Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW/LPC)

AbsoluteCare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AbsoluteCare in Philadelphia seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) - LCSW / LPC to be a core member of the integrated care team. You will provide short-term, individualized clinical interventions for members with behavioral health needs, centered on trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing to support adherence to treatment plans.

The BHC will serve as the behavioral health SME within an interdisciplinary team and may coordinate levels of care not provided by

Qualifications

• Clinically licensed in the state of practice with 3+ years of behavioral health experience.
• Licenses must allow for clinical practice (LCSW / LPC).
• 2+ years in community mental health settings serving complex behavioral health needs.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare populations preferred.
• Telehealth experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and post-discharge follow-up behavioral health therapy with SMART goals and documented progress.
• Offer crisis intervention and de-escalation for crisis presentations (including suicidality) as appropriate.
• Serve as the clinical behavioral health SME within the interdisciplinary care team, with referrals and follow-up.
• Utilize trauma-informed care, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and CBT approaches.
• Maintain communication with PCP and psychiatrist for therapy patients.
• Document patient care in EHR within 3 business days of interaction.
• Develop and support treatment plans for chronic mental illness.

Skills

Licensed Clinician

Caseload management

Telehealth

Electronic Health Records

Communication skills

CPR certified

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

AbsoluteCare in Philadelphia seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) - LCSW / LPC to be a core member of the integrated care team. You will provide short-term, individualized clinical interventions for members with behavioral health needs, centered on trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing to support adherence to treatment plans.

The BHC will serve as the behavioral health SME within an interdisciplinary team and may coordinate levels of care not provided by