Description:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided both a home and a school where they can thrive. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed with the resources to ensure every student has opportunities and resources to succeed. The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students. MHS is seeking psychological services team members including psychologists (school or clinical) and psychotherapists to join a dedicated team providing high-quality care to support 2,000 plus students from low-income families. These are on-site opportunities, in beautiful Hershey, PA.
MHS’s psychological services team members provide direct and indirect psychological services to assigned students and are responsible for decision-making regarding students’ safety and mental health which include assessing psychopathology; assessing risks and incidents, advocacy, determining the services to be delivered; developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress. The team shares an on-call rotation to ensure students are provided psychological services on a year-round, round the clock basis. Psychological services team members also provide leadership, education, and recommendations to staff and parent/sponsors. They also collaborate with other health professionals including psychiatrists, pediatricians, and social workers to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment.
MHS offers competitive compensation with excellent benefits (medical, vision & dental insurance, a 403b savings plan with employer contribution, paid time off, wellness benefits and free lunches). This is a bargaining unit position with Milton Hershey Education Association (MHEA).Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Psychology and licensure as a psychologist. A Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Certified School Psychologist will also be considered.A minimum of 3 years of experience providing therapy & assessment services, preferably in a clinical setting.Applied experience with both clinical and/or school psychology preferred.Experience with treatment plan management.Demonstrated sound crisis intervention skills required.Strong background providing evidence-based therapy and assessment services.Knowledge and depth of experience in psychological/diagnostic testing, psychotherapy, professional ethics, consultation, clinical procedures, and psycho-educational programming.Proficiency with computers including computerized diagnostic assessments, Microsoft applications, and Internet utilization.Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellence in collaboration.High degree of discernment and excellent judgment.Must be available for core on-site office hours and on-call work rotation.Skills in spoken and written Spanish a plus.Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.