Counselor - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Pottsville, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers psychiatric treatment, allowing integration of the mind and body with each person's social and environmental needs, in order to restore the patient to emotional/mental health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• At Minimum experience in a college practicum in a clinical area is required and 1 year experience in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of mental health counseling techniques, treatment modalities, procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports potential problem areas regarding therapeutic environment to the Program Director.
• Assesses patient as appropriate to the ages of the population being served.
• Assists Social Work staff in the completion of Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, Crisis Plans, and in Discharge Planning.
• Identifies and communicates significant issues, progress, and dynamics to staff, treatment team, and physicians.
• Manages emergency situations such as codes and unexpected/unusual incidents.
• Participates in process improvement program that emphasizes continuous quality successes.
• Participates in program development activities.
• Participates in the development, implementation, or evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
• Provides individual, group, and family counseling.

What This Job Offers

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