Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Cfg Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cfg Health System is looking for a qualified candidate in Philadelphia, PA for a full-time evening position. The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and have current licensure.

Key responsibilities include conducting behavioral health assessments and providing individual and group counseling services. Candidates should have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in healthcare or correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of behavioral health or clinical counseling experience preferred.
• Experience in correctional, psychiatric, crisis intervention, or healthcare settings preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling services to patients.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and behavioral care plans.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic counseling skills

Ability to manage crises calmly and professionally

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge of behavioral health practices, patient rights, and confidentiality standards

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or related field

Current active state licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19136
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Evening

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or related field required
• Current active state licensure required (LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Minimum of one (1) year of behavioral health or clinical counseling experience preferred
• Experience in correctional, psychiatric, crisis intervention, or healthcare settings preferred
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis management skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation abilities
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and risk assessments
• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling services to patients
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and behavioral care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition or risk to appropriate clinical staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and care coordination activities
• Provide crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, and de‑escalation support as needed
• Coordinate referrals, discharge planning, and continuity of care services
• Educate patients on coping skills, behavioral health conditions, treatment plans, and available community resources
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, PREA, NCCHC, ACA, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trainings, audits, and staff meetings
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships with patients
• Collaborate with custody staff, medical staff, and outside providers when appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills / Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic counseling skills
• Ability to manage crises calmly and professionally
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of behavioral health practices, patient rights, and confidentiality standards