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Wellspan Health

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

WellSpan Health Keyword Location Search view all jobs Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
  • Ephrata Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient
  • Days Ephrata, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now Job Identification 228370 Job Category Clinical Care Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Shift1
  • Day Locations 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA, 17522, US Assignment Category Not Applicable FTE 1 Job Description Full-time (80 hours biweekly) Weekdays, daytime hours; 7 am to 3 pm or 8 am to 4 pm Sign On Bonus Eligible General Summary Provides individual, group and/or family therapy.
Provides preadmission screening to determine appropriateness for admission. Interviews patients and/or families to obtain psycho-social histories. Collaborates with the treatment team to develop a treatment plan and coordinates discharge planning.
Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:
Conducts individual or group therapy sessions. Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly. Provides therapeutic intervention with patient and family including individual, marital, parental, family and group therapies. Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits. Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records. Coordinates care of assigned patients. Assists in the implementation of education and training experience for interns and other designated students. Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
Common Expectations:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Education:
Master's Degree Required Work Experience:
Less than 1-year related experience required
Licenses:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Required or Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/) WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Apply Now Active Filters Licensed Behavioral He... Ephrata, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies