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Licensed Outpatient Therapist - PPI - Behavioral Health General

Penn State Health logoPenn State HealthHarrisburg, PAFull TimePosted 4w ago

About the job

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:30a-4:00p

R ecruiter Contact: Brie Kissell at bkissell@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Please note: In fall 2026, the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is relocating inpatient services in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill. Our team is working closely with the Holy Spirit Medical Center Behavioral Health team and the Penn State Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to ensure a smooth and coordinated transition .

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing psychotherapy to patients and providing ongoing treatment planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
  • One (1) year of experience in the treatment of Psychiatric patients required.
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required.
  • PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

“Penn State Health is fully committed to providing critical psychiatric and behavioral health services throughout central Pennsylvania,” said Dr. Erika Saunders, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State Health. “By unifying these services and combining the strengths of our professionals, we are enhancing patient care, efficiency, collaboration and innovation.” We are healing people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. A comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

From Penn State Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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