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Posted: 09-Jun-26
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 90921
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Temporary
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Christopher Donchak at cdonchak@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Attention and Behavior Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health seeks Advanced Counselors to assist with our Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral challenges. The STP is an evidence-based treatment program for 7-11-year-old children with ADHD that is implemented in a summer day camp setting. It is the only evidence-based, therapeutic summer setting designed specifically for children with ADHD in central Pennsylvania. The Penn State STP is supported by the Philanthropic efforts of the Children?s Miracle Network, which allows the families in greatest need to participate regardless of their income level. The STP has strong research supporting its positive effects on the serious behavioral, social, and academic difficulties exhibited by children with attention and behavior problems.
This position is typically filled by undergraduate or graduate students majoring in psychology, social work, education, or related fields. Advanced Counselors and Counselors work together in groups of 4 to 5 to implement treatment for 12-16 children with ADHD. Advanced Counselors implement behavior modification during typical recreational activities (e.g., soccer, softball, basketball) and provide children with social skills and problem-solving training. Advanced Counselors also plan activities and help to design and implement treatment modifications to meet the needs of individual children. All procedures are outlined in a program manual. All Advanced Counselors will be supervised by Ph.D., M.S., and M.D.-level faculty at Penn State University and receive instruction in various evidence-based behavioral interventions for children with ADHD and a range of comorbidities. Many previous Counselors have gone on to earn advanced degrees in psychology and related fields.
This is a 40-hour-per-week position (Monday-Friday), typically from 8 am until 5 pm, with two 30-minute unpaid daily breaks. Pay is $20 per hour. The work location is TBD but will be within about 30 minutes of Hershey, PA. Staff must have access to transportation, but carpooling may be coordinated amongst employees. Mandatory in-person training takes place one week before camp, with additional training required on your own before starting the position. Counselors are responsible for their housing, but the STP coordinator can assist with housing referrals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Associate's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or other related fields or two (2) years equivalent experience.
- Minimum six (6) months experience
- Previous work at a Summer Treatment Program (at least on summer)
- PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Additional experiences working with children with behavior problems and/or experience coaching or playing recreational sports activities are 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.
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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
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.
Union: Non Bargained