Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist — Therapy & Care Coordination

Valley Health Partners; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

403b retirement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Health Partners Community Health Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for Pediatrics at the Southside location. The role involves assessing pediatric behavioral health needs, developing treatment goals, and coordinating care with internal teams and community resources.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and is licensed (LCSW or LPC) upon hire, with at least two years of related clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a clinical discipline such as Psychology.
• Two years of experience in counseling or social work or a related field in a clinical setting.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) upon hire, required.

Responsibilities

• Assess behavioral health needs and barriers to care, applying appropriate interventions.
• Use diverse therapeutic modalities and DSM-5 concepts to empower patients.
• Complete medical record documentation timely and compliant with standards.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to coordinate care and transitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Goal setting

Behavioral health knowledge

Differential diagnosis

Public health principles

Education

Master’s degree (Counseling/Social Work/Psychology)

Job description

Valley Health Partners Community Health Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for Pediatrics at the Southside location. The role involves assessing pediatric behavioral health needs, developing treatment goals, and coordinating care with internal teams and community resources.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and is licensed (LCSW or LPC) upon hire, with at least two years of related clinical experience.