Behavioral Health Clinician: Care Team Leader

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to join the core healthcare team and support the care managers in improving overall health for enrolled populations.

The BHC will provide clinical mental health consultation within licensure scope, participate in management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to address mental health and addiction needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health field required.
• Two years of experience in use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the care team and participate in population health efforts.
• Provide clinical mental health consultation within the scope of licensure to patients referred by the care team.
• Coordinate with patients and families, provide short-term counseling, and refer to higher levels of care when needed.
• Document in the electronic medical record and communicate with providers and team members.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Field

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to join the core healthcare team and support the care managers in improving overall health for enrolled populations.

The BHC will provide clinical mental health consultation within licensure scope, participate in management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to address mental health and addiction needs.