Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinician

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a mental health professional to provide a full range of outpatient services including initial assessment, treatment planning, individual, family and group psychotherapy, suicide or risk assessment, crisis intervention, case management and discharge planning.

Provides culturally sensitive care, monitors progress toward goals, documents services promptly, and collaborates with patients, families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related mental health field.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical assessment and therapeutic techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the behavioral health field and resources.
• LCSW or LPC licensure Pennsylvania upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy (individual, family, group) aligned with treatment plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments with clinical impressions and plans.
• Monitor suicide/high-risk indicators and respond per standards.
• Educate patients and families on treatment needs.
• Perform case management and utilization review as needed.
• Coordinate timely discharge planning and referrals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic techniques

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a mental health professional to provide a full range of outpatient services including initial assessment, treatment planning, individual, family and group psychotherapy, suicide or risk assessment, crisis intervention, case management and discharge planning.

Provides culturally sensitive care, monitors progress toward goals, documents services promptly, and collaborates with patients, families and the care team.