| JOB TITLE: Mental Health Worker LOCATION: Geisinger Community Medical Center DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health WORK SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings, 7am - 7pm, Requires every other weekend and holiday WORK TYPE: Full Time JOB SUMMARY: Perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the physician, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to establish a diagnosis and to plan therapy. Assist in gathering the data necessary in implementing the therapeutic plan of the physician. Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of Geisinger Health System in its efforts to provide quality service and patient satisfaction. Works under the general supervision of the department supervisor or operational leader. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-Knowledge of psychological counseling, knowledge of individual and group behavior and the relationship between social, economic, psychological factors. HEALTHCARE KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge of the operating principles, major issues, governmental regulations, and code of ethics for the healthcare industry; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to healthcare related situations. GENERAL COMPUTER COMPETENCIES- Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers or workstations. TEAM PLAYER- Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment. INDEPENDENT WORK- Demonstrates ability to work independently or with limited supervision. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field or actively pursuing preferred. Experience and training may be considered in lieu of degree. Participation in training related to psychopathology and therapeutic interventions is required. Current BLS healthcare provider. Non-violent Crisis Intervention required within 1 year of date of hire. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work performed in clinical environment-Standard Precautions Work involves walking/standing for extended periods of time May be required to work multiple shifts and weekends The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (G-CMC), Scranton, Pa., is an acute care hospital licensed for 297 beds and houses the only Level II Trauma Center in Lackawanna County and Scranton’s only neurosurgery program and adult in-patient behavioral health unit. It is also home to comprehensive cardiovascular and orthopaedic services, as well as a broad range of other surgical and radiological services. ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. | 
