Psychotherapist - LCSW Required-2
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.The Psychotherapist
provides counseling within an outpatient program. Performs
assessment, individual, family and group counseling. Coordinates
and implements the treatment plan. Provides crisis intervention as
necessary. Services are provided to adults, adolescents, children,
families, and couples using knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. In concert
with psychiatrists, maintains a team approach in treating patients.
Adheres to professional and ethical guidelines as outlined by
mental health care organizations and associations. JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment,
knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate
to the age of the patient treated.
- Performs intake assessments, evaluations and referrals of
assigned clients, obtaining sufficient information during the
evaluation process for clinical assessment and planning. - Presents
treatment and service plan to clients following evaluation process.
- Provides care necessary as described in department policies and
procedures.
- Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients. -
Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted
standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of
treatment plan. - Provides crisis management for assigned cases and
is able to provide back up for the program. -
- Maintains amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required
by departmental needs and standards.
- Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current
level of psychotherapy theory and practice. - Attends clinical
supervision meetings and staff meetings s scheduled and comes to
meetings prepared. - Keeps current with professional literature and
trends in mental health. - Attends continuing education trainings,
workshops, seminars or conferences in order to keep current with
evidenced based standards of practice and maintain licensure.
- Maintains active communication with identified staff and
agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are
signed.
- Maintains appropriate records of service rendered to or on
behalf of the client populations served. - Maintains clinical
records of all client contacts according to QA &I, State and
Joint Commission guidelines. - Produces an evaluation report which
effectively addresses the reason for referral and reflects the
sound organization and synthesis of fact, impressions and clinical
recommendations. - Completes progress notes, reports and
correspondence in a timely manner.
- Exercises appropriate self-management in the performance of all
duties.
- Completes client satisfaction tools as required by departmental
standards.
- Performs thorough Risk Assessment at intake session and as
needed thereafter.
- Supports community and/or network departments and service lines
by speaking at support groups, teaching about mental wellness
related topics, providing stress management seminars and like
duties as assigned.
- Provides tele-therapy (psychotherapy via video, tele-therapy
through hospital vetted format) as assigned PHYSICAL AND SENSORY
REQUIREMENTS: Able to communicate effectively (both verbally and in
writing). - Positive interpersonal skills required. Sits stands and
walks for extended periods of time. Requires some light lifting. -
Potential for participation in therapeutic recreational activities.
EDUCATION: Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Counseling, Social
Work or related field TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Licensed Clinical
Social WorkerLicensed Professional CounselorLicensed Marriage and
Family Therapist 0-14 years post licensure direct therapeutic
experiencePlease complete your application using your full legal
name and -current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment
history for -the past seven (7) years, including your present
employer. - Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current
resume, including all work history, education, and/or
certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's!!
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem , Psychotherapist - LCSW Required-2, Other , Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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