Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor (Part-time/Reading Pa./Flex schedule)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Reading, PA is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor for a 12-month, 20-hour-per-week position at Alvernia University. Responsibilities include counseling patients and families in outpatient settings, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and developing treatment plans.

Must hold PA independent license (LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMFT). Schedule includes Tue 9-6 and Thu 7:30-4:30.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field (Psy.D., Ph.D. considered but not required).
• Must be 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops and facilitates group psycho-educational programs to holistically address medical and mental health needs.
• 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.

Skills

Behavioral health counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job 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?

Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Location: Alvernia University in Reading, PA

Schedule: Tuesdays 9-6 and Thursdays 7:30 - 4:30. (12-month position) 20 Hours Per Week/Benefits Offered

Must be currently licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently: LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMFT

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides behavioral health counseling services to patients and their families in the outpatient office setting. Population of patients is young adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

• 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.

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 get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity 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 status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.