Behavioral Health Specialist

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Completes assessments/evaluations, develops and implements treatment goals, facilitates referrals/resources both internally within the Lehigh Valley Health Network continuum and throughout the community, and provides therapeutic interventions to address patient's mental health needs. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team privileged by the Department of Psychiatry.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or other clinical discipline, such as psychology.
• 2 years experience in counseling or social work in a mental health related field.
• Ability to use good judgement to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health services and appropriate levels of care.
• Familiarity with differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies a patient’s behavioral health needs, barriers to care, and therapeutic interventions/techniques to assist the patient to their optimal level of functioning.
• Demonstrates expertise in various therapeutic modalities, the DSM 5 Classification system, multi-cultural issues, and employing counseling and education skills to empower their patients.
• Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program, departmental, regulatory, third party payor, and network compliance standards.
• Works collaboratively with both internal/external customers and teams.
• Uses knowledge of available resources to ensure patient care needs are met and transitions of care coordinated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level