The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapy while conducting assessments and developing treatment plans for adolescents. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based behavioral health care in a safe environment.
Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville is seeking a Therapist with a passion for working with adolescents to join our growing team! Join Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville's newly opened Adolescent Unit and make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth and their families. In this role, you will provide individual, group, and family therapy; conduct assessments; develop treatment and discharge plans; and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care in a safe and supportive environment.
· Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders. · 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. · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary. · Maintain a caseload as assigned. · Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan. · May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. · Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan. · May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention. · May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families. · Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. · May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Other functions: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
