St. Lukes is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes 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 patients ability to pay for health care.
Remote 4-8 or 5-9 pm (20hrs.) 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 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:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker • Licensed Professional Counselor • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 0-14 years post licensure direct therapeutic experience
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St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.