Behavioral Health Consultant

Jobtailor; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a licensed mental health professional to join its care team in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on clinical mental health consultation, evidence-based counseling, and population-based care for high-risk patients within ambulatory settings.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a mental health field, active licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), and relevant HIPAA-compliant practice experience, including crisis intervention and CBT techniques.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Field is required.
• 2 years experience in use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease.
• Licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT is required.
• CPR – American Heart Association certification is required.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 background clearances required.
• Compliance with HIPAA and related guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical mental health consultation services within the scope of state licensure.
• Develop clinical pathways and best-practice programs for targeted patient groups.
• Provide population-based care to high-risk and high-need patients.
• Engage patients by telephone and in person, document in the shared medical record.
• Deliver brief therapeutic counseling interventions and crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate with family members and support systems with patient permission.
• Advocate for patients and re-engage clients in care.

Skills

Evidence-Based Counseling Techniques

Clinical Mental Health Consultation

Population-Based Care

Crisis Intervention

Motivational Interviewing

CBT

Brief Therapeutic Counseling

Relapse-Prevention Education

Patient Advocacy

HIPAA Compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Field

Tools

Shared Medical Record Documentation

Community Resource Connection

Job description

• Serve as a core healthcare team member supporting care managers in managing the overall health of enrolled populations
• Improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial, behavioral, and medical conditions
• Provide clinical mental health consultation services within the scope of state professional licensure
• Develop clinical pathways and best-practice programs for targeted patient groups
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, daily huddles, and the system-wide BHC learning collaborative
• Educate and support multidisciplinary team members on behavioral health and substance abuse topics
• Provide population-based care to high-risk and high-need patients
• Document in the shared medical record
• Engage patients by telephone and in person
• Provide same-day assessment, intervention, and referrals to higher levels of mental health and addiction care
• Deliver brief therapeutic counseling interventions in the ambulatory care environment
• Use solution-focused approaches, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other short-term counseling interventions
• Coordinate with patient family members and support systems with patient permission
• Provide brief follow-up and relapse-prevention education
• Promote skill building for psychological and physical health, including groups when appropriate
• Assist patients in crisis and triage or refer them to specialty mental health and substance abuse services
• Advocate for patients, re-engage patients who are not participating in care, and encourage active treatment participation
• Connect patients with community resources related to social determinants of health

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Field
• 2 years experience in use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical mental health consultation, evidence-based counseling techniques, and population-based care for high-risk patients. Proficient in coordinating care, advocating for patients, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Evidence-Based Counseling Techniques
• Clinical Mental Health Consultation
• Population-Based Care
• Compliance with HIPAA

Hard Skills

• Screening
• Diagnosis
• Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
• Crisis Intervention
• Solution-Focused Approaches
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Brief Therapeutic Counseling
• Relapse-Prevention Education
• Patient Advocacy

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Patient Engagement
• Communication
• Crisis Management
• Education and Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Field
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Behavioral Health
• Substance Abuse
• Psychosocial Conditions
• Health and Disease Relationship
• Data Security Guidelines
• Code of Business Conduct

Tools & Technologies

• Shared Medical Record Documentation
• Community Resource Connection