Counselor - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Counselor for Inpatient Behavioral Health in Pottsville, PA. This full-time role is day shift, Monday through Friday, with holiday rotation.

The position focuses on delivering psychiatric treatment and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to restore emotional and mental health. Responsibilities include individual, group, and family counseling, assessments, discharge planning, and participating in program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• 1 year experience in a clinical environment preferred.
• Experience in mental health counseling techniques and treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Assess patients and contribute to Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments.
• Participate in discharge planning and treatment team communications.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in program development.

Skills

Counseling skills

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology or related field

Job description

# Counselor - Inpatient Behavioral HealthFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentBehavioral Health AncillaryShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:00pm, with holiday rotation.Apply NowJob IDwd-JR136079PostedJuly 20, 2026# Counselor - Inpatient Behavioral HealthApply NowSearch More Jobs**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 healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare 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 healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Delivers psychiatric treatment, allowing integration of the mind and body with each person's social and environmental needs, in order to restore the patient to emotional/mental health. **Job Duties*** Identifies and reports potential problem areas regarding therapeutic environment to the Program Director.* Assesses patient as appropriate to the ages of the population being served.* Assists Social Work staff in the completion of Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, Crisis Plans, and in Discharge Planning.* Identifies and communicates significant issues, progress, and dynamics to staff, treatment team, and physicians.* Manages emergency situations such as codes and unexpected/unusual incidents.* Participates in process improvement program that emphasizes continuous quality successes.* Participates in program development activities.* Participates in the development, implementation, or evaluation of the patient's plan of care.* Provides individual, group, and family counseling. **Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.* At Minimum experience in a college practicum in a clinical area is required and* 1 year experience in a clinical environment.* Knowledge of mental health counseling techniques, treatment modalities, procedures, and practices. **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. 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.