Licensed Professional Counselor - Adult Outpatient

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scranton seeks a qualified therapist to provide comprehensive psychotherapy services. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop effective treatment plans. Candidates should be licensed and possess experience in various therapeutic settings. Geisinger offers a full benefits package starting from day one, as well as support programs aimed at personal and professional development.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Must have relevant state licensure to provide therapy.
• Experience with individual and group therapy.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Conduct crisis intervention and triage evaluations.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Clinical Assessment

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Assesses patient needs and abilities and develops treatment plans to facilitate improved patient functioning/symptom resolution. Provides individual, family, couple and group psychotherapy as deemed clinically appropriate. Participates with program planning with the psychiatry team and other applicable team members.

• Evaluates the ongoing biopsychosocial needs of patients, identifying needs and problems and determining a treatment plan.
• Provides psychotherapies and case management to assigned patients as well as input regarding the care of program patients.
• Engages as a primary therapist or co-therapist in group therapy to psychiatric patients and as the primary therapist in individual, family, and couple therapies.
• Obtains pertinent data in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Upholds agency policies and standards as well as ethical standards of appropriate discipline.
• Collaborates with outpatient and inpatient teams to provide triage evaluation and crisis intervention.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance