Behavioral Health Consultant

Erie Family Health Centers

. Provide PCP-initiated behavioral health consultation services, including differential diagnosis, screenings, psychoeducation, brief intervention, and referrals .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,000 - $64,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral health consultation services, including differential diagnosis, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention. Proficient in developing treatment plans and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team in a culturally competent manner.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Behavioral HealthValid Illinois State LicensureBilingual Fluency (English/Spanish)Motivational InterviewingCrisis Intervention

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Hard Skills

Differential DiagnosisMental Health AssessmentPsychoeducationSubstance Use EvaluationFunctional AssessmentSkills TrainingEMR ChartingTreatment PlanningCoping StrategiesHarm Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

Cultural CompetencyTime ManagementDetail OrientationConfidentialityMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS Publisher

Certifications & Qualifications

Illinois State Licensure

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthFederally Qualified Health CenterCrisis InterventionCommunity Resources OrientationLow Income Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide PCP-initiated behavioral health consultation services, including differential diagnosis, screenings, psychoeducation, brief intervention, and referrals
Maintain a caseload and provide individualized mental health assessments, treatment, and counseling
Conduct individual, couples, and/or family consultations
Perform functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis
Provide psychoeducation, medication adherence counseling, and disease self-management counseling
Use Motivational Interviewing and brief problem-solving cognitive interventions
Develop self-care plans and provide skills training for disease self-management, coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation
Evaluate substance use/abuse and develop harm reduction strategies
Consult with PCPs on treatment planning and monitoring biopsychosocial treatment plans
Coordinate patient care with primary care staff
Complete psychiatric intake evaluations and appropriate screenings
Identify, refer, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health and other services
Provide crisis intervention and be immediately available during working hours for psychiatric emergencies
Participate in health center emergency response
Participate in individual supervision and monthly clinical group supervision
Supervise first- and second-year interns as needed and when available
Complete EMR charting within 48 hours, including assessments, progress notes, and billing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a Behavioral Health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, etc.)
Valid Illinois State Licensure as appropriate to discipline
Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural competency required
Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust of clients
Prior work experience as a LSW or LPC in medical setting or Federally Qualified Health Center preferred
Knowledge and application of behavior change, adult learning, and group process theories preferred
Community resources orientation preferred
Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher, etc.) preferred
Time management skills preferred
Detail orientation preferred
Ability to multi-task preferred
Ability to conduct individual and/or group presentations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare
401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 20 days
8 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Room for growth and career advancement
Inclusive culture promoting balance and belonging