Behavioral Health Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Behavioral Health Specialist, where you will assess and address patients' mental health needs. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, providing therapeutic interventions and ensuring optimal patient care. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this health network is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for role in behavioral health.
• 2 years experience in mental health counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient behavioral health needs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to patients.
• Document medical records in compliance with standards.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Therapeutic Modalities

Crisis Management

Multi-Cultural Competence

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling

LCSW or LPC Certification

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Completes assessments/evaluations, develops and implements treatment goals, facilitates referrals/resources both internally within the Lehigh Valley Health Network continuum and throughout the community, and provides therapeutic interventions to address patient's mental health needs. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team privileged by the Department of Psychiatry.

Job Duties

• Assesses and identifies a patient’s behavioral health needs, barriers to care, and therapeutic interventions/techniques to assist the patient to their optimal level of functioning.
• Demonstrates expertise in various therapeutic modalities, the DSM 5 Classification system, multi-cultural issues, and employing counseling and education skills to empower their patients.
• Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program, departmental, regulatory, third party payor, and network compliance standards.
• Works collaboratively with both internal/external customers and teams. Uses knowledge of available resources to ensure patient care needs are met and transitions of care coordinated.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or other clinical discipline, such as psychology.
• 2 years experience in counseling or social work in a mental health related field.
• Ability to use good judgement to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health services and appropriate levels of care.
• Familiarity with differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  
  

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Req ID: wd-JR121360

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