Senior Behavioral Health Technician – Therapy & Discharge

Socket.dev; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay and financial education

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health’s Ephrata Community Hospital is seeking a qualified Behavioral Health Worker to support treatment planning, therapy, and discharge processes. The role involves coordinating with schools, agencies, and families to ensure continuity of care.

Strong communication and clinical skills are essential for patient-centered outcomes. Responsibilities include individual and group therapies, crisis de-escalation, medication oversight, and documentation in accordance with program policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline or graduate degree with relevant coursework.
• Knowledge of therapy principles and group counseling skills/techniques.
• 1 year behavioral health or social science experience is typical.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute individual treatment plans for clients.
• Oversee day-to-day therapeutic activities.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Collaborate with staff on treatment plans.
• Assist with medication administration and recording.
• Coordinate discharge planning and address funding matters.
• Provide client transportation when needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Teaching ability

Customer service

Therapy skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical discipline

Graduate degree in clinical discipline

Job description

WellSpan Health’s Ephrata Community Hospital is seeking a qualified Behavioral Health Worker to support treatment planning, therapy, and discharge processes. The role involves coordinating with schools, agencies, and families to ensure continuity of care.

Strong communication and clinical skills are essential for patient-centered outcomes. Responsibilities include individual and group therapies, crisis de-escalation, medication oversight, and documentation in accordance with program policies.