Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Primary Care

Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians); United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to deliver PCBH services across ambulatory practices, supporting patients from age toddler to late adulthood. The role emphasizes collaboration with PCPs, brief evidence-based interventions, and education for patients and families.

The BHC will provide assessments, psychoeducation, and care coordination while ensuring services comply with state laws and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited program.
• Doctorate (PhD/PsyD) in psychology from an accredited university or college.
• 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessments and brief interventions in PCP-based settings.
• Consult with Primary Care Providers to support treatment planning and ongoing care.
• Deliver culturally appropriate behavioral health services in accordance with laws and guidelines.
• Perform psychoeducation, problem-solving counseling, and adherence support.
• Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate.
• Collaborate with patients and families to identify learning needs and priorities.

Skills

BH Assessments

Evidence-based practice

Multidisciplinary teams

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

PhD/PsyD in Psychology

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to deliver PCBH services across ambulatory practices, supporting patients from age toddler to late adulthood. The role emphasizes collaboration with PCPs, brief evidence-based interventions, and education for patients and families.

The BHC will provide assessments, psychoeducation, and care coordination while ensuring services comply with state laws and ethical guidelines.