Evaluator/Urgent Care Specialist - Immediate Opening
Greater Philadelphia Health Action
- Philadelphia, PA
- Today
Highlights
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. These tasks include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities; Assist in the development of mental health services and for providing direct services to all patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Website | http://gphainc.org/ |
Description
Job Description
Job Description
Healthcare professionals across our region are experiencing change, and new opportunities are opening. Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. welcomes experienced clinicians ready to grow in a supportive, patient focused environment. Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area. Locations include
- 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146;
- 1401 S. 4th St. Phila., PA 19147;
- 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123;
- 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124;
- 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143;
- 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140;
- 640 Snyder Ave. Phila., PA 19148;
- 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147;
- 5000 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143;
- 3223 N Broad St., Suite 136, Phila., PA 19140;
- 1489 Baltimore Pike, Bldg. 300, Suite 300, Springfield, PA 19064.
Benefits Include:
- Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
- Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
We are presently seeking full-time Counselor III’s, Behavioral Health Consultants and Evaluator/Urgent Care Specialists in our Behavioral Healthcare Division.
The positions will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of substance abuser. These tasks include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities; Assist in the development of mental health services and for providing direct services to all patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.
Must have a Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field and two (2) years’ experience in substance abuse or related field. Psychology and one year counseling experience preferred. PREFER LPC OR LCSW.
Join a network that values dedication, balance, and purpose. Visit us at www.gphainc.org
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
About Company
GPHA provides healthcare that makes a difference to every member of your family.
We are committed to providing the best healthcare for families in the Philadelphia region no matter what their economic standing. We believe the uninsured and underinsured deserve comprehensive, accessible, quality healthcare as much as those who are insured.
Our health centers cater to the entire family - infants, teens, adults and seniors - with a superior medical staff that constantly strives to stay on top of new technology and techniques that will benefit our patients. We operate seven comprehensive healthcare centers,six dental centers, the 4th Street Behavioral Healthcare location, Frankford Avenue Behavioral Healthcare location, Woodland Academy Child Development Center, which offers on-site day care and our newest center;Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc. Dental and Behavioral Healthcare. GPHA also offers the convenience of electronic medical records and onsite labs, which makes access to test results and patient history much faster.
GPHA has been serving the area for over 43 years and has provided a continuum of care to generations of families. The foundation of our care is centered on the "whole" person - body and mind - and providing healthcare and behavioral care in the same convenient location. With over 85,000 patients in the Greater Philadelphia area, we make a difference by addressing issues such as infant mortality, alcohol and substance addiction, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, low birth weight in newborns, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and by providing preventive healthcare and immunization services.
We also show our support for the communities we serve through constant interaction in the form of health fairs, open houses and special events for our children, adults and seniors.
GPHA was founded in 1970 as part of a movement to ensure that quality healthcare is consistently available in the community. Since that time, we have built a reputation as a leader in helping communities identify the health needs of their residents and developing quality medical and social services programs to address those needs. GPHA is also the largest non-hospital healthcare provider in the region, and we’re growing. We take pride in our ability and willingness to serve anyone. We accept most commercial insurance plans, managed care programs, Medicare and Medicaid.
GPHA is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) which means that our primary and behavioral healthcare centers operate under the safest and most quality conditions.