What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor Professional position at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our team at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. This full-time opportunity involves working in primary care office settings, providing essential behavioral health counseling services to patients and their families.
About the Position
The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, with a competitive sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment. You will work day shifts with one evening per week, no on-call, no holidays, and no weekends. Remote work opportunities are available up to 40% of your full-time equivalent delivering telemedicine services. Locations may vary across Lancaster County.
Key Responsibilities
As a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor, you will provide short-term solution-focused behavioral health counseling services, complete biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with other treatment team members. You will work with patients and their families across various age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Your duties will also include facilitating group psycho-educational programs, providing in-service training to team members, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required, along with licensure by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently. Two years' experience in mental health as a primary therapist or functional experience in therapeutic relationships is also necessary. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality, are essential for this role.
Benefits
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance, paid time off, shift differentials, health insurance, and retirement savings with company matching. We value diversity and inclusion and ensure that all applicants receive equal consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
We are seeking a highly skilled Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join our team at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. This full-time opportunity involves working in primary care office settings, providing essential behavioral health counseling services to patients and their families.
About the Position
The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, with a competitive sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment. You will work day shifts with one evening per week, no on-call, no holidays, and no weekends. Remote work opportunities are available up to 40% of your full-time equivalent delivering telemedicine services. Locations may vary across Lancaster County.
Key Responsibilities
As a Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor, you will provide short-term solution-focused behavioral health counseling services, complete biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with other treatment team members. You will work with patients and their families across various age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Your duties will also include facilitating group psycho-educational programs, providing in-service training to team members, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required, along with licensure by the State of Pennsylvania to practice independently. Two years' experience in mental health as a primary therapist or functional experience in therapeutic relationships is also necessary. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality, are essential for this role.
Benefits
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance, paid time off, shift differentials, health insurance, and retirement savings with company matching. We value diversity and inclusion and ensure that all applicants receive equal consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
