Behavioral Health Consultant - Quick Interventions & Care Team

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to work within the care team, supporting population health goals. The BHC provides clinical mental health services and consultation within licensure scope, and collaborates with care managers to address psychosocial and medical needs in the enrolled population.

The role emphasizes short-term interventions, crisis response, and referrals to higher levels of care when required; you will engage patients both in person and by phone,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health field required.
• 2 years of experience with evidence-based counseling techniques and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease.
• Licensed Clinician (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) or eligible for license transfer within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Member of Care Team & Population Health Efforts: participate in team meetings, develop pathways, provide education to the multidisciplinary team.
• Effective Communicator & Change Agent: document in the medical record and engage patients by phone and in person.
• Clinical Interventions: provide assessments, short-term counseling, referrals to higher levels of care, crisis intervention, and follow-up.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Screening

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Medical-psychological relationship

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

LCSW/LPC/LMFT licensure or eligible

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to work within the care team, supporting population health goals. The BHC provides clinical mental health services and consultation within licensure scope, and collaborates with care managers to address psychosocial and medical needs in the enrolled population.

The role emphasizes short-term interventions, crisis response, and referrals to higher levels of care when required; you will engage patients both in person and by phone,