Licensed School Based Outpatient Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a qualified mental health professional to provide therapy to students directly in school settings, with emphasis on trauma-related care. You will maintain care plans and refer patients to additional services as needed.

The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or education and at least three years of experience with children and adolescents. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or education.
• At least 3 years of counseling experience with child and adolescent populations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• LPC or LCSW licensed upon hire in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in school settings.
• Develop and monitor a care plan with measurable goals.
• Document on the day of contact and link notes to the treatment plan.
• Coordinate referrals for mental health services inside and outside the network.
• Maintain caseload and schedule open, same-day encounters.
• Address financial or billing issues and document insurance contacts.

Skills

Counseling skills

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.

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.
• 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: 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.

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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