Licensed School Based Outpatient Therapist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide counseling and education in diverse settings, improving psychosocial adjust­ment for patients and families. The role includes developing intervention plans, documenting progress, and coordinating referrals within LVHN.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 3 years of pediatric counseling experience, knowledge of trauma‑informed care, and Pennsylvania licensure such as LPC or LCSW.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or education.
• 3 years experience with counseling child and adolescent populations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Employs counseling and education skills in nontraditional settings including home and school to help patients/families understand and follow recommendations for care.
• Evaluates and develops a quality plan of intervention with measurable problems, goals, objectives, 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 and community.
• Maintains caseload weekly and schedules time for open scheduling and same-day encounters.
• Assesses, educates, and intervenes regarding financial or billing issues and documents all insurance contacts.

Skills

Counseling

Education

Trauma-informed care

Education

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

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. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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. Assesses, educates, 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. 3 years experience with counseling child and adolescent populations. Knowledge of trauma-informed care. LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

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

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. 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. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1628 Chew St Primary Location: Allentown- 1628 Chew Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p Department: 1004-09143 School Health - CC

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.