Behavioral Health Consultant - Reading, PA

Paycom; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care seeks a qualified Behavioral Health clinician to implement treatment plans and provide counseling within a team-based care model. You will work with individuals, families, and groups, ensuring care is coordinated with other professionals and aligned with professional standards.

The role requires current PA licensure in social work, marriage & family therapy, professional counseling, or psychology, plus strong written and verbal communication skills and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Current clinical license to practice issued by PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors or license to practice Psychology by PA State Board.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health counseling as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct intake histories for addiction treatment and assist with visit planning.
• Collaborate with clinicians providing addiction treatment and coordinate referrals.
• Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services per professional standards.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge procedures.

Education

Clinical license - PA

Psychology license - PA

Job description

Our Mission, Vision, & Model of CareAt Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life.We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others.We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity.We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.JOB SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, implement behavioral health treatment, brief interventions andsolutions-focused direct diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals and families. Provide behavioral healthcounseling as a member of a multidisciplinary group of healthcare delivery professionals providing care in a coordinatedfashion and empowered to work at the top of their professional training.SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES1. Works with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat emotional and mental illnesses and to promotewellness.2. Works closely with members of Team-Based care unit to maximize the level of care.3. Performs intake histories on patients seeking addiction treatment and assists with clinician visit planning.4. Collaborates with clinicians providing treatment for addiction. Assists with patient follow-up and referral toexternal partners for addiction treatment when appropriate.5. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with general standards applicable to mental healthprofessionals.6. Provides individual and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, and families.7. Adheres to and upholds the ethical standards and guidelines of the profession.8. Documents work in accordance with Union Community Care standards in the areas of diagnostic evaluations,progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge procedures.9. Participates in education and other activities necessary to maintain competency in clinical work.10. Actively participates in clinical team and staff meetings.11. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.POSITION REQUIREMENTSA current clinical license to practice as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriageand Family Therapists and Professional Counselors or, a current license to practice Psychology by the Pennsylvania State Board ofPsychology.Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and work in a team environment.Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under deadlines.English proficiency requiredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIn order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-11 considered essential functions of the job.ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENTThis position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.