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Penn Medicine
Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor (Part-time/Reading Pa./Flex schedule)
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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
Job Description
Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
D., Ph.D will be considered but are not required.) Must be currently licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently: LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMFT Two (2) years' experience in mental health as a primary therapist, or functional experience in therapeutic relationships as a primary clinician in another level of behavioral health care.
Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor Location:
Reading Pa. Sign on bonus (prorated)Part-time Flex Schedule:
11:00am-7:00pm Mon-Thurs & 7:30-2:00pm Fridays/16 Hours per week Must be currently licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently: LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC orLMFT POSITION SUMMARY
Provides behavioral health counseling services to patients and their families in the outpatient office setting. Patient care/customer service includes care/service to patients/customers in the child (5-13), adolescent (14-18) adult (19 through 64 years) and older adult (65 years and above) age groups. The composition of age groups is dependent upon the specific outpatient setting.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Counsels individuals, couples, and families with common mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse and psychosocial crisis. Completes a biopsychosocial assessment on new patients and develops and implements a therapeutic treatment plan with brief, specific, action oriented interventions. Collaborates with other treatment team members in the clinical setting and acts as a resource/consultant on behavioral health issues. Develops and facilitates group psycho-educational programs to holistically address medical and mental health needs. Provides in-service training to team members to facilitate increased understanding of behavioral health needs and care.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Completes required documentation in the electronic health record according to regulatory, payer, and departmental documentation standards. Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in the planning, development, implementation and quality improvement of behavioral health services. Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. Other duties as assigned. For positions supported by PCCD through VOCA funds in cost center 7588 Lancaster County Children's Alliance Center, the incumbents will be working solely with VOCA eligible victims of crime.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field. (Higher levels of training Psy.D., Ph.D will be considered but are not required.) Must be currently licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently: LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMFT Two (2) years' experience in mental health as a primary therapist, or functional experience in therapeutic relationships as a primary clinician in another level of behavioral health care.