Trauma-Informed School-Based Therapist | Onsite, Day Shift

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

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.