Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Responsible for the identification, and development of, psychosocial programs within the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Functioning as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, role is charged with working effectively with nurses, physicians, social workers, music and child life specialists, chaplains, psychologists and patients and family members to expand current psychosocial services by designing and implementing needed programs. A priority for this position is to develop and implement a Parent-to-Parent Mentor Program. Other areas for program development include, but are not limited to, bereavement, transitioning to survivorship, adolescent and young adult cancer patients. Programs should be consistent with the Standards for the Psychosocial Care of Children with Cancer and their Families.

A masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling or other mental health related field is required. A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in healthcare delivery and/or psychosocial program development is required. Experience with pediatric oncology/hematology patients is desired, but not mandatory.

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 7:30 AM and 4:30 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.

Union : Non Bargained