BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SPECIALIST - NON LICENSED

Independence Health System; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Seneca, PA is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist - Non Licensed to deliver social work and therapy services within an integrated primary care setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling and at least two years of behavioral health experience, with strong communication and crisis intervention skills. On-site position with potential for telephonic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide audience.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for provision of social work/therapy services within Primary Care Offices and virtually or telephonically.
• Perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual therapy, admission coordination, utilization review, and liaison services.
• Work independently and as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment planning from admission to discharge.
• Demonstrate knowledge of productivity standards and maintain them.
• Develop professional relationships with community agencies.
• Provide one-to-one therapy and facilitate group therapy.

Skills

Social work

Therapy

Crisis intervention

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SPECIALIST - NON LICENSED

Job Category: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SOC SVC

Requisition Number: BEHAV026554

• Posted : July 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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SENECA MEDICAL CENTER
1 Park Way
Seneca, PA 16346, USA

The Behavioral Health Specialist- Non- Licensed works within an Integrated Model of Care designed to treat behavioral health patients utilizing a short-term therapy model within a primary care setting.

Essential Job Functions Accountable for the provision of social work/therapy services in collaboration within the Primary Care Offices as well as virtually or telephonically. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual therapy, admission coordination, utilization review, and the provision of liaison services within the community.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment planning from admission to discharge. Demonstrates applicable knowledge of admission criteria, pre – certification and continued stay authorization process for all managed care companies.

Ability to successfully resolve denials and appeals.

Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Ability to develop professional relationships and collaboration with community agencies.

Provides effective one-to-one therapeutic interventions with patients and family, facilitates group therapy and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Demonstrates knowledge of productivity standards and consistently maintains them.

Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling
• Two years of experience in behavioral health
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Knowledge of chemical dependency.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances:

• AHA CPR and Act 33/73 Clearances
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

X

X

Walking

X

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Standing

X

Kneeling

X

Squatting (Crouching)

X

Twisting/Turning

X

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

Gross Grasp

X

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X

Carry

X

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

X

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

Feeling (Sensation)

X

Hearing Clearly

X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

Reaching Forward

X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

25LBS

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

25LBS

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

25LBS

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

25LBS

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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