Licensed School Based Outpatient Therapist

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a qualified therapist to provide individual, group, and family therapy to students in the school setting with a focus on trauma-related issues.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and PA licensure (LPC or LCSW) upon hire, with trauma-informed care knowledge. Daily documentation, care planning, and inter-service referrals are key duties in this onsite position at the School Health department.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or education.
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor (PA) Upon Hire or
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA) Upon Hire
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to students directly in the school with an emphasis on trauma-related issues.
• Maintains patient care plan and refers patients out when necessary.
• Evaluates and develops a quality plan of intervention with measurable goals and timelines.
• Completes documentation on the same day of clinical contact and ties progress notes to the treatment plan.
• Initiates and facilitates referrals for patients' mental health services within the network or community.
• Manages caseload and schedules time for open scheduling and same-day encounters.
• Educates and intervenes regarding financial or billing issues and documents insurance contacts.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or education

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor (PA) Upon Hire

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA) Upon Hire

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care 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 health care possible every day.

Summary

Provides individual, group, and family therapy to students directly in the school with an emphasis on treating clients with trauma-related issues. Maintains patient care plan and refers patients out when necessary.

Job Duties

• Employs counseling and education skills in nontraditional settings including home and school in order to help patients/families understand, accept, and follow recommendations for care; restores patients to optimum psychosocial and health adjustment.
• Evaluates and develops a quality plan of intervention with relevant measurable problems, goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Completes documentation on the same day of clinical contact and ties progress notes and other clinical documentation to the treatment plan.
• Documents explicit follow-up instructions to other medical team members.
• Initiates and facilitates referrals for patients' mental health services both within the network, as well as the community.
• Maintains caseload every week.
• Schedules time to enable open scheduling and same-day clinical encounters.
• Assess, educate, and intervenes regarding financial or billing issues and documents all insurance contacts/authorizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or education.
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

1627 Chew St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- 17th Street

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30

Department

1004-09143 School Health - CC