Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - NEW PROGRAM Pathways to Hope - Days / Evenings

WellSpan Health•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

Full-time (80 hours biweekly) Weekdays, daytime hours and some evenings to meet the need of the client; 8 am and up to 7 pm Sign On Bonus Eligible Program Description Pathways to Hope is a specialty care program coordinated for individuals ages 15-30 experiencing their first symptoms of psychosis. A team of providers, including a psychiatrist, licensed therapist, case manager, and peer support specialist provide evidence based, recovery oriented interventions designed to build resilience, reduce the impact of symptoms on functioning and support individuals in pursuing their goals. Group and individual services are provided in office and in the community. Treatment is individualized and is a collaborative process between the individual and the treatment team. General Summary Provides individual, group and/or family therapy. Provides preadmission screening to determine appropriateness for admission. Interviews patients and/or families to obtain psycho-social histories. Collaborates with the treatment team to develop a treatment plan and coordinates discharge planning.

Requirements

Master's Degree Required
More than 1-year related experience required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire Required or Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Responsibilities

Conducts individual or group therapy sessions.
Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.
Provides therapeutic intervention with patient and family including individual, marital, parental, family and group therapies.
Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.
Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records.
Coordinates care of assigned patients.
Assists in the implementation of education and training experience for interns and other designated students.
Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.