Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

The Primary Counselor is responsible for a case load of high risk pregnant and/or parenting women who are engaged in drug treatment that includes programming for drug-free and medication assisted clients. The Primary Counselor will be the primary coordinator of clinical services for his/her caseload and will complete all necessary documentation and other written requirements for the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates within the treatment team and with other health care professionals. Coordinates care which also includes contact with personnel outside the treatment team including social service agencies, health and psychiatric personnel when indicated.
• Provides psychotherapy services to assigned clients. This includes weekly individual counseling and family or couples therapy when indicated. Facilitates group therapy sessions held weekly and specialized groups. Inputs into program planning and development to ensure that the psychosocial, addiction treatment, educational, and vocational needs of the clients are being addressed programmatically.
• Completes chart work and other required written work in a timely fashion. This includes treatment plans, progress notes, history gathering, all written work required by the program, and other data gathering as required. All written work and client communications must be done in accordance with program regulations and regulatory agency requirements.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iScore values of the Jefferson.

Masterrsquo;s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required.

Prefer: licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, certified addictions counselor.

One year experience in treatment of addiction is preferred.