Psychotherapist - LCSW, LPC OR LMFT REQUIRED Lehighton

St. Luke's University Health Network•Lehighton, PA

18d

About The Position

The Psychotherapist provides counseling within an outpatient program, including assessment and individual, family, and group counseling. The role coordinates and implements treatment plans and provides crisis intervention as necessary. Care is provided to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples, with services appropriate to patients’ ages and needs. The Psychotherapist works with psychiatrists as part of a treatment team and follows professional and ethical guidelines established by mental health organizations and associations. The position includes conducting intake assessments, evaluations, and referrals; developing and presenting treatment and service plans; delivering appropriate, evidence-based interventions; maintaining required client hours; and providing crisis management. The Psychotherapist participates in team and supervision meetings, maintains current knowledge of psychotherapy practice, and completes continuing education to support licensure and practice standards. The role also requires communication with involved staff and agencies when appropriate releases are in place, timely and accurate clinical documentation, risk assessment, and completion of client satisfaction tools. Community and network support may include speaking at support groups, teaching mental wellness topics, and providing stress-management seminars. Tele-therapy via the hospital-vetted video format is provided as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Must hold a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
0–14 years of post-licensure direct therapeutic experience.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Competency in assessment, treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and provide individual, family, and group counseling to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples.
Conduct intake assessments, evaluations, and referrals, gathering information for clinical assessment and planning.
Present treatment and service plans to clients following the evaluation process.
Coordinate and implement treatment plans and deliver appropriate treatment services using interventions that meet accepted mental health care standards.
Provide crisis intervention and crisis management for assigned cases, and provide program backup as needed.
Maintain weekly scheduled client hours in accordance with departmental needs and standards.
Participate as a treatment team member, attend clinical supervision and staff meetings, and maintain current psychotherapy knowledge.
Attend continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars, or conferences to maintain licensure and keep current with evidence-based practice standards.
Communicate with involved staff and agencies when appropriate releases have been signed.
Maintain records of services and clinical contacts according to quality assurance, state, and Joint Commission guidelines.
Prepare evaluation reports that address referral reasons and present organized facts, impressions, and clinical recommendations.
Complete progress notes, reports, and correspondence in a timely manner.
Complete client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.
Perform thorough risk assessments at intake and as needed thereafter.
Support community and network departments or service lines through support-group speaking, mental wellness education, stress-management seminars, and similar assigned duties.
Provide tele-therapy through the hospital-vetted format as assigned.
Demonstrate appropriate self-management in performing duties.