Behavioral Health Consultant - Hybrid/pittsburgh - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Evidence-based counseling techniques
Population health management
Chronic disease behavioral intervention
The Behavioral Health Consultant serves as a core member of the healthcare team to improve recognition and management of psychosocial and behavioral problems in enrolled populations

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Consultant serves as a core member of the healthcare team to improve recognition and management of psychosocial and behavioral problems in enrolled populations.
  • This role requires providing immediate clinical support, including assessment and short-term interventions using CBT and Motivational Interviewing for patients presenting with acute or chronic needs.
  • The position involves advocating for difficult-to-engage patients and connecting them to community resources addressing social determinants of health.

Matching Summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant serves as a core member of the healthcare team to improve recognition and management of psychosocial and behavioral problems in enrolled populations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evidence-based counseling techniques
  • Population health management
  • Chronic disease behavioral intervention
  • Short-term therapeutic interventions
  • Crisis triage and referral

Nice-to-have

  • Solution-focused approaches
  • Motivational interviewing skills
  • Group facilitation experience
  • Community resource linkage
  • Change agent mindset

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Mental Health Field
  • 2 years experience in evidence-based counseling
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

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