Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC)

East Liberty Family Health Care Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday Pay

Paid Sick/Vacation

Job summary

The East Liberty Family Health Care Center in Pittsburgh is looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist to join their behavioral health team. This role involves advocating for clients and providing 1:1 counseling related to mental illness, trauma, addiction, and abuse.

With an emphasis on serving underserved populations, the ideal candidate will hold an LCSW or LPC certification and have substantial experience in the field. The position also comes with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be an LCSW or LPC.
• 3+ years of experience post licensure.
• Experience with underserved populations.
• Experience in a health care setting helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 psychosocial counseling.
• Completes psychosocial assessments.
• Coordinates programs meeting patient needs.
• Collaborates with behavioral health team.
• Implements a comprehensive care plan.

Skills

LCSW or LPC certification

3+ years post licensure experience

Experience with trauma and addiction

Bilingual/Spanish speaking

Job description

Faith-based family health care center seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Behavioral Health Therapist to join our growing behavioral health team! The Behavioral Health Therapist acts as an advocate and helps clients gain access to community-based resources and counsels patients on a 1:1 basis regarding their personal issues, such as mental illness, trauma, addiction and abuse.

Please visit www.elfhcc.com for more information about our company and mission to provide quality care to all.

COVID and influenza vaccines are required.

Qualifications

• MUST be an LCSW or LPC.
• At least 3 years of experience post licensure.
• Experience working with patients who have suffered from trauma, abuse and chemical dependency.
• Experience working with the healthcare needs of underserved populations.
• Experience in a health care setting helpful.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 psychosocial counseling for ELFHCC patients.
• Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age‑related factors, history of child, elder or domestic abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, family and social support systems.
• Coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet the patient's social and emotional needs.
• Collaborates with other members of ELFHCC's behavioral health team to provide co‑management activities for patients who require additional services.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive, interdisciplinary plan of care which includes patient preferences. Establishes a plan for regular contact with each patient to review progress and assess the potential for additional needs.

Compensation

Salary range commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

At East Liberty Family Health Care Center, we offer an exceptional benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday pay, Paid sick/vacation, and supplemental benefit options.

East Liberty Family, Health Care Center, does not discriminate by race, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or national origin in any manner. East Liberty Family, Healthcare Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA/M/D/F/H/V