Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Amber L. Winters at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to join our residency core faculty in beautiful Hershey, PA. Our 3-year, ACGME-accredited program admits 8 residents per year and provides a collaborative learning environment for residents and faculty. Our Family and Community Medicine Department provides quality primary care that is holistic, compassionate, and coordinated across our health system. We provide a safe, cost-effective environment that is patient-centered for the entire community. Non-tenure with academic rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) commensurate with experience.

Position Information ? 1.0 FTE
Exciting dual role, serving as Residency Core Faculty and licensed clinical psychologist in the oldest academic department of family and community medicine in the United States. Joint academic appointment with the Departments of Family and Community Medicine and Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Clinical opportunities include both outpatient and inpatient experiences.

• Residency Core Faculty - 0.6 FTE
• • Development and administration of the family medicine residency behavioral health curriculum
  • Provision and facilitation of resident behavioral health didactics and seminars, including scheduling guest speakers
  • Direct observation and feedback of resident-patient encounters
  • Resident recruitment, retention, and mentorship/coaching
  • Assist Program Director and Associate Program Directors in the successful operation and continuous improvement of the Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Collaborate on resident research and quality improvement projects, with excellent opportunities for publishing and conference presentations
  • Participation (teaching and potential preceptorship) in the Hershey Medical Center?s, APA-approved, Doctoral Psychology Internship Training Program 
  • Participation (teaching) in postdoctoral training programs 
  • Participation in the community of psychologists at Penn State Health with psychologists from various academic departments 
    
• Clinic - 0.3 FTE
  • 2 sessions/week of outpatient consulting and behavioral health for your own patient panel
  • 1 session/week consulting on the FCM inpatient service
• Department Administration ? 0.1 FTE
• • Personal research, publications, and other scholarly activities
  • Opportunity to collaborate with the Penn State College of Medicine, including potential for teaching and medical student mentorship
  • Support Department initiatives and outreach efforts

Please contact Amber Winters at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

WHAT WE?RE OFFERING:

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package that includes malpractice, health insurance & CME reimbursements
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• A high-quality department with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Experienced Family Medicine colleagues and collaborative leadership
• Academic rank commensurate with experience

WHAT WE?RE SEEKING:

• PhD or PsyD (doctoral degree) in clinical, counseling, or school psychology with formal education, supervised training, and experience in behavioral health or health psychology from an APA- accredited institution 
• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Pennsylvania as a psychologist 
• Eligible for Board Certification as a psychologist (Clinical or Health Psychology) under the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) 
  
• Advanced individual and group counseling skills required
• Strong knowledge of medical education; social determinants of health; wellness; and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging preferred
• Experience working with Family Medicine residents preferred

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.

For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health    

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, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
• Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

For a full list with more detailed information: 
https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

About Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.The system includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations. The system also has jointly owned health care providers, including Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endos...copy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school.

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