Behavioral Health Therapist - Emergency Departments Ephrata & Good Samaritan Hospital - Evenings
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Full-time (80 hours biweekly)
Weekday evenings; 2 pm to 10 pm
Every-other weekend and rotating holidays
Sign On Bonus Eligible
General Summary
Assists with initial triage and assessment, provides clinical oversight, facilitates the admissions process, and serves as a resource about internal and external services. Assists with security and patient behavioral management and provides crisis intervention services.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist assists with initial patient triage, clinical assessment, and the admissions process within the emergency department. They also provide crisis intervention services and manage patient behavioral needs while serving as a resource for internal and external services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have at least two years of experience in psychology, social work, or a related field. A valid driver's license and the ability to meet specific driving record requirements are also mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist - Emergency Departments Ephrata & Good Samaritan Hospital - Evenings at WellSpan Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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