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North Cornwall Township, Pennsylvania

Day Hospital Counselor - Lebanon Day Hospital

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Full-time, Days

8am-4:30pm

Monday-Friday

80 hrs/2 weeks

General Summary

Works collaboratively to facilitate a stable and smooth operation of the program and provides therapeutic interventions in accordance with best practice guidelines, client treatment plans, and policies; performs a variety of client care, case management and administrative functions; and completes details of the discharge plan and makes modifications in order to facilitate the successful discharge of clients.

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 facilitates the daily operations of the day hospital program and provides therapeutic interventions based on client treatment plans. They also perform case management, administrative functions, and coordinate discharge planning to ensure successful client transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline such as social work, psychology, or nursing. Additionally, at least one year of experience in behavioral health or social science is required, along with a valid driver's license and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Group counselingMental health assessmentDocumentationTime managementCommunication skillsCustomer serviceCrisis interventionTreatment planning

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 6% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Day Hospital Counselor - Lebanon Day Hospital at WellSpan Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 339 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site