Master's Level Behavioral Health Intern - Philhaven - Days / Evenings

Part-Time

General Summary

Assists in the design, direction, facilitation, implementation, execution, and sustainability of projects, processes, and programs that improve quality, cost, safety, timeliness, efficiency and appropriateness of designated area's services. The intern's assignment will include various different tasks depending upon departmental priorities and time available. Adheres to guidelines regarding honest, complete reporting of sensitive and confidential information.

Duties And Responsibilitiesessential Functions:

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with management and staff throughout the System.
• Apply process improvement principles and quality improvement tools and techniques to identified processes/systems/ tasks.
• Apply analytical methods for problem solving and improvement.
• Collect and organize data relevant to goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and resolve conflicts and barriers to improvement.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget using project management tools and techniques.
• Utilize IT applications for preparing status reports, progress updates, and other documentation as requested.
• Develop and provide presentations on projects.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Remains engaged in the assigned tasks and learning opportunities.
• Reviews articles and resources to facilitate learning needs.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Maintains appropriate records, reports, and files as required.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Attends meetings and workshops as required.

Required For All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment:

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualificationsminimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training/College. Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Good interpersonal/communications skills.

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.