Therapist 3

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville

1 day ago

Danville, PennsylvaniaPer Diem / PRNPsychologist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville as a Therapist III – Per Diem, Behavioral Health in Danville, Pennsylvania. Overview Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville is looking for a Per Diem Therapist III to join our growing team! PURPOSE STATEMENT: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

· Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

· Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.

· Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Key Skills

Psychotherapeutic TechniquesPsychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementCrisis InterventionGroup TherapyFamily TherapyDischarge PlanningBehavior ManagementPatient Assessment

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Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapeutic Techniques, Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic techniques for individuals and families. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in inpatient or outpatient settings.

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