Clinical Therapist (LCSW or LPC) up to $10k Bonus

GuideStar Eldercare; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401K

100% company-paid premiums

CME/CEU reimbursement

Training program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Licensing reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

GuideStar Eldercare seeks an LCSW or LPC to deliver neurobehavioral health services in long-term care facilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support elderly residents with neurocognitive disorders and related conditions.

You will perform evaluations and provide condition-specific therapy, coordinate care with facilities and PCPs, and engage families to ensure continuity of care and well-coordinated treatment. EMR documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work required.
• Licensed LMHC or LCSW in the applying state.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to function autonomously with regional Area Manager support.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation.
• Provide condition-specific support therapy or insight-based therapy as indicated.
• Coordinate the patient’s care plan with the facility, PCP and GuideStar colleagues, and engage with the family as indicated.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Independent work

LMHC/LCSW licensure

Geriatrics interest

Geriatric inpatient experience

Cognitive/mood assessments

Productivity mindset

EMR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with GuideStar Eldercare you will provide neurobehavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, you will partner with specialty clinicians to provide holistic, continuity of care for elderly individuals who are afflicted with neurocognitive disorders and other neurologic and/or psychiatric conditions.

What you will do

• Provide evaluation
• Provide condition-specific support therapy, or when indicated, insight-based therapy
• Coordinate the patient’s care plan with the facility, PCP and GuideStar colleagues, and engage with the family as indicated.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Good time management skills
• Able to function autonomously with regional Area Manager support
• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or in Social Work
• Currently licensed as an LMHC or LCSW in the state in which you are applying

Preferred Skills

• Passion for geriatrics
• Experience in inpatient settings such as extended care facilities
• Experience with brief bedside assessment screens (cognitive, mood, etc.)
• Motivated by productivity-based positions
• Ability to navigate and document on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary with additional income potential through productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Employee’s medical premiums are 100% company paid
• Annual CME/CEU reimbursement up to $1,500
• 60-day new-hire training program
• Four (4) weeks paid time off
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• State licensing reimbursement
• Company provided medical malpractice insurance

All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against the Flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; contact [e-mail] for more information. Testing for illegal drugs will be administered to all final candidates for whom an offer of employment has been extended.