Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate mental health counselor to provide essential support in a Crisis Walk-In Center. In this role, you will offer short-term, solution-focused counseling to diverse patient populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Your expertise will guide individuals through their mental health challenges, utilizing therapeutic interventions and collaborative treatment plans. This position not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives but also offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about mental health and want to be part of a mission-driven team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology required.
• Must be licensed to practice independently in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to patients of all ages.
• Conduct safety assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate group psycho-educational programs.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Treatment Plans

Group Therapy

Mental Health Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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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?

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides short-term, solution-focused counseling services to patients and their families in the Crisis Walk-In Center. Patient care/customer service includes care/service to patients in the child (6-13), adolescent (14-18), adult (19-64), and older adult (65+) age groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Counsels individuals, couples, and families with common mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse, and psychosocial crisis.
• Completes safety assessments for individuals presenting in crisis and engages the patient with therapeutic interventions to help stabilize them.
• Performs biopsychosocial assessments on new patients and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans with brief, specific, action-oriented interventions. Collaborates with other treatment team members and acts as a resource/consultant on behavioral health issues.
• Develops and facilitates group psycho-educational programs to address medical and mental health needs holistically. Provides in-service training to team members to increase understanding of behavioral health needs and care.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Completes required documentation in the electronic health record according to standards.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in planning, development, implementation, and quality improvement of behavioral health services.

Job Requirements

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 equivalent experience as a primary clinician in behavioral health care.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years experience in individual, group, or family therapy.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a top-tier tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, and together, we continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status by law.