Tracking Code: 201612

Behavioral Health Professional - START Program in Adams County Prison - Days

Location: WellSpan Medical Group, Gettysburg, PA
Schedule: Full Time

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekdays; 8 am to 4;30 pm

Sign on Bonus Eligible

General Summary

This role is the therapist in an innovative, and evidence-based program treating inmates with substance use disorder at the Adams County Prison.

The other team member includes a Certified Recovery Specialist. Under general supervision, provides Level of Care Assessments, intakes, and group services. Collaborates with prison staff, probation and courts in coordination of care for inmates. Participates in after-care planning for reentrants by liaising with county re-entry teams.

Under general supervision, provides individual and group therapy. Interviews patients and/or families to obtain psycho-social histories.

Program Goal:

The goal of treatment is to eliminate overdoses upon reentry and connect reentrants to recovery plan/community.

  • Conducts individual or group therapy sessions. Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.
  • Provides therapeutic intervention with patient including individual and group therapies.
  • Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records.
  • Coordinates care of assigned patients.

Minimum Education:

  • Masters Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

  • 6 - 12 months, SUD substance use disorder preferred with CADC or CAADC

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

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Employment Benefits

  • Sign-on incentives for new employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • PTO bridging
  • Short-term disability
  • Educational assistance
  • Forgivable loan
  • Flexible spending
  • Credit union
  • Employee recreational activities
  • Childcare
  • Complimentary medicine discounts
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WellSpan

WellSpan Health recognizes and honors the diversity of our team members, patients and neighbors, and we embrace all the human characteristics that make us similar and unique. We strive to make every person feel welcomed, respected and valued by creating a safe and inclusive environment to which we all feel a sense of belonging. We are equally committed to ensuring all team members have the opportunity to excel and are positioned for success through equitable policies, practices and resources.

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. WellSpan Health does, however, have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free hiring policy.

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Quality of Life

Established in 1800, Adams County includes the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Home to more than 100,000 residents, the town is a mecca for Civil War history buffs and visitors who come to tour the Gettysburg National Battlefield and Gettysburg National Military Park and see the annual Civil War reenactment.

Also located here is Gettysburg College, which has a strong academic reputation in liberal arts. The county is steeped in heritage, and offers a peaceful, country atmosphere, yet is a convenient drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD and Harrisburg, PA. The area's diversity attracts a lively local music scene and is home to numerous restaurants and wineries, fresh-produce markets, a ski resort and more. Adams County residents can find local employment in health care, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. (Patient population: 102,000)

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