Counselor - Inpatient Behavioral Health

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United StatesFull TimeCounselor

Job Description

About the Role

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Inpatient Behavioral Health Counselor – M-F, No Weekends in United States. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identifies and reports potential problem areas regarding therapeutic environment to the Program Director.
  • Assesses patient as appropriate to the ages of the population being served.
  • Assists Social Work staff in the completion of Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, Crisis Plans, and in Discharge Planning.
  • Identifies and communicates significant issues, progress, and dynamics to staff, treatment team, and physicians.

Requirements

  • 10 miles per shift.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Schuylkill S. Jackson Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday
  • Friday; 8:00am
  • 4:00pm, with holiday rotation. Department: 1024

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Inpatient Behavioral Health Counselor – M-F, No Weekends.

Key Skills

Psychiatric TreatmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingCrisis PlanningBio-Psycho-Social AssessmentsDischarge PlanningPatient AssessmentMental Health Counseling TechniquesTreatment ModalitiesCPRPatient Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Inpatient Behavioral Health at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Psychology position at Lehigh Valley Health Network is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Treatment, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Crisis Planning, Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, Discharge Planning, Patient Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Delivers psychiatric treatment and counseling to patients to restore emotional and mental health. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and managing emergency situations within a behavioral health environment.

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About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Allentown, Pennsylvania
2-5
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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