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Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Crisis Intervention Counselor - Lebanon Crisis - PRN

CounselorPer Diem

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

PRN / As needed

Department runs 24/7

General Summary

Ability to work independently to meet the client's needs, assess a crisis situation and provide stabilization to the client at the client's location as needed, resolve the crisis and appropriately refer the client to necessary services following policy and procedures.

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care.

As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.

Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.

Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Philhaven

Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.

At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will assess crisis situations and provide stabilization services directly at the client's location. They are responsible for resolving crises and referring clients to appropriate services in accordance with established policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. A minimum of two years of experience in mental health or crisis intervention is required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health counselingPatient assessmentStabilization techniquesHuman relationsOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsPatient observationDocumentationEmergency room treatment proceduresPsychological medicationsTreatment modalitiesMental health law

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 22% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Crisis Intervention Counselor - Lebanon Crisis - PRN at WellSpan Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 357 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
29%
PSLF eligible
24%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,429/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.2
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lebanon, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.