Part-Time Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor (Young Adults)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Reading, PA is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor for a 12-month, 20-hour-per-week position at Alvernia University. Responsibilities include counseling patients and families in outpatient settings, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and developing treatment plans.

Must hold PA independent license (LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMFT). Schedule includes Tue 9-6 and Thu 7:30-4:30.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field (Psy.D., Ph.D. considered but not required).
• Must be licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently: LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMFT.
• Two (2) years’ experience in mental health as a primary therapist, or functional experience in therapeutic relationships as a primary clinician in another level of behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Counsels individuals, couples, and families with common mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse and psychosocial crisis.
• Completes a biopsychosocial assessment on new patients and develops and implements a therapeutic treatment plan with brief, specific, action oriented interventions.
• Develops and facilitates group psycho-educational programs to holistically address medical and mental health needs.
• Completes required documentation in the electronic health record according to regulatory, payer, and departmental documentation standards.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in the planning, development, implementation and quality improvement of behavioral health services.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Skills

Behavioral health counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Penn Medicine in Reading, PA is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor for a 12-month, 20-hour-per-week position at Alvernia University. Responsibilities include counseling patients and families in outpatient settings, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and developing treatment plans.

Must hold PA independent license (LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPC or LMFT). Schedule includes Tue 9-6 and Thu 7:30-4:30.