Outpatient Therapist - Ephrata Behavioral Health Services - Days / Evenings

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekdays, daytime hours and some evenings

Location: Ephrata Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 40.193343, -76.175905

Sign on Bonus Eligible

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.

• 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.

Minimum Education:

• Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Human Service Related field Required

Work Experience:

• 2-3 years Related experience Required

Licenses Preferred or Close to Obtaining Licensure:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire preferred or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Upon Hire preferred or
• Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire preferred