WellSpan Health·Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Provide immediate in-person assessment, stabilization, and short-term intervention for individuals in crisis at the Walk-In Center. Evaluate risk, implement de-escalation strategies, and coordinate appropriate referrals and follow-up services.
Full-time, Nights
80 hrs/2 weeks
10 hour shifts; 9pm-7am
Includes weekends & holidays
Provides immediate, in-person assessment, stabilization, and short-term intervention for individuals presenting in crisis at the Walk-In Center. Responsible for evaluating risk, implementing de-escalation strategies, and coordinating appropriate referrals and follow-up services in accordance with policies and procedures.
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.
Celebrating over 100 years of community care, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital is a nationally recognized acute care community hospital, serving more than 100,000 residents from the greater Adams County and northern Maryland area. The hospital offers services that include neurosciences, orthopedics, oncology and infusion, OB/GYN and interventional heart and vascular care. Our patients can receive a full range of heart services close to home— from preventative care and diagnostics to medical and interventional treatments, to cardiac rehabilitation. The specialists of WellSpan Cardiology perform procedures at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s newly renovated catheterization lab, equipped with the latest technology and equipment.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. Must have at least 2 years of experience in mental health or crisis intervention and a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
