Job Description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

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. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's 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 LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Provides culturally sensitive, confidential counseling to students seeking help in coping with college life, relationship or family issues, academic challenges, depression or anxiety, disordered eating, or other behavioral health issues. Provides emergency triage and referral for at-risk students, and consultation with faculty, staff and families within the bounds of confidentiality. Provides liaison with campus organizations and actives that promote psychological and behavioral health, and the integration of counseling services into overall student success in the college experience.

Job Duties

• Provide culturally sensitive, confidential counseling to students seeking help in coping with college life, relationship or family issues, academic challenges, depression or anxiety, disordered eating or other behavioral health issues - all in line with LVPG and Department of Psychiatry outpatient standards and values.
• Provide liaison and support with campus organizations and activities that promote psychological and behavioral health, environmental safety, and the integration of counseling services into overall student success in the college experience.
• Provide suicide or other risk assessment as indicated, and provide emergency triage and referral for students experiencing acute distress.
• Provide consultation services to faculty, staff and families within the bounds of confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical assessment, counseling and therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to provide counseling services that are sensitive to gender identity / sexual / relational, racial, ethnic and disability issues, in a college campus environment.
• Demonstrated attributes that will promote effective representation of counseling services to the campus community, as well as foster meaningful relationships with a wide range of students, families, faculty and staff.
• 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 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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 employer. In 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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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Allentown- 1251 Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 830-430pm

Department:

1012-90108 LVPG-L Behavioral Health Integration