Behavioral Health Specialist

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Completes assessments/evaluations develops and implements treatment goals facilitates referrals/resources both internally within the Lehigh Valley Health Network continuum and throughout the community and provides therapeutic interventions to address patients mental health needs. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team privileged by the Department of Psychiatry.

Job Duties

• Assesses and identifies a patients behavioral health needs barriers to care and therapeutic interventions/techniques to assist the patient to their optimal level of functioning.
• Demonstrates expertise in various therapeutic modalities the DSM 5 Classification system multi-cultural issues and employing counseling and education skills to empower their patients.
• Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program departmental regulatory third party payor and network compliance standards.
• Works collaboratively with both internal/external customers and teams. Uses knowledge of available resources to ensure patient care needs are met and transitions of care coordinated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in counseling social work or other clinical discipline such as psychology.
• 2 years experience in counseling or social work in a mental health related field.
• Ability to use good judgement to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health services and appropriate levels of care.
• Familiarity with differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of public health problems principles and practices.
• LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 7 lbs. continuous sitting >67% frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

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