Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LPC/Psychologist)

Neighborhood Health Centers of Lehigh Valley; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Neighborhood Health Centers of Lehigh Valley is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LPC/psychologist) to join the Integrated Behavioral Health team. You will provide psychoeducation and mental health counseling in individual, family, couples, and group settings, collaborating with primary care and care managers to adjust treatment plans.

The role supports home and community visits, uses CBT and Solution Focused approaches, and requires PA licensure with strong interpersonal skills;

Formación

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• Licensed in Pennsylvania with two years of Behavioral Health Specialist experience.
• Capacity to work with families in a confidential, respectful, caring manner.

Responsabilidades

• Provide mental health counseling in individual, family, couples, and group settings.
• Collaborate with primary care and care managers to revise wellness/treatment plans as needed.

Conocimientos

Spanish language ability

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Educación

Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field

Herramientas

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Web-based software

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Specialist (Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and/or Psychologist) will be an integral member of the NHCLV multidisciplinary team to provide mental health treatment for patients in the Integrated Behavioral Health program at NHCLV. The Behavioral Health Specialist educates patients about mental illness through the use of psychoeducation and provides mental health counseling within individual, family, couples, and group counseling settings. The Behavioral Health Specialist works closely with the primary care provider, behavioral health care managers, integrated behavioral health care navigators, and a consulting psychiatrist to revise the wellness/treatment plan when patients are not improving, and offer alternatives as needed to support treatment. The Behavioral Health Specialist will evaluate, assess, and support the patient in the office, their home, and community as needed. The Behavioral Health Specialist will utilize patient centered, family focused therapy using a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused therapy.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
2. Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. At least two years of experience as a Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW, LPC, and/or Psychologist).
3. Minimum two years of counseling related experience.
4. Capacity to work with families in a confidential, respectful, caring, professional manner.
5. Competency in Spanish Language ability (spoken/written) preferred.
6. Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
7. Adequate computer skills required (MS Office, web based software, and some knowledge of electronic health records system).
8. Must have strong interpersonal skills.
9. Excellent organizational skills needed.
10. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
11. Valid driver's license and car that is insured is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours of Operation

Between 7:30am - 8:00pm as scheduled based on patient needs. Evening and weekend hours possible. Full-time, salaried exempt position with occasional evening meetings and regular evening clinical hours expected but not greater than 3 days per week; rotating weekend hours required not to exceed 2 weekends per month.

Other: Off-site work at other program sites and patient homes.

Out-of-town and overnight trips possible.

PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal and FBI Clearances.