Behavioral Health Consultant

Highmark Health

. Assist care managers in managing the overall health of enrolled populations .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeGrove City • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mental health assessment, intervention, and treatment planning, utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and a strong understanding of psychosocial factors affecting health. Capable of providing crisis support and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Evidence-Based Counseling TechniquesMental Health AssessmentCrisis Support and TriageCompliance with HIPAA

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Hard Skills

Mental Health ConsultationSubstance Abuse AssessmentBehavioral Health ManagementSolution-Focused ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPatient Treatment PlanningClinical Pathway DevelopmentDocumentation in Medical RecordsCommunity Resource Connection

Soft Skills

Patient AdvocacyTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationCrisis ManagementPatient Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Mental Health FieldCPR – American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Industry Keywords

Psychosocial Aspects of HealthChronic Disease ManagementAcute Disease ManagementMental Health DisordersSubstance Abuse DisordersPopulation-Based CareHealth-Risk IssuesMultidisciplinary Team SupportPatient Re-EngagementSocial Determinants of Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist care managers in managing the overall health of enrolled populations
Improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial, behavioral, and medical conditions
Provide clinical mental health consultation services within the scope of state professional licensure
Participate in management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases
Apply behavioral principles to lifestyle and health-risk issues
Consult and co-manage treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues
Provide mental health and substance abuse assessment, intervention, and connection to higher levels of care
Develop clinical pathways and best-practice programs for targeted patient groups
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, daily huddles, and system-wide BHC learning collaboratives
Educate and support multidisciplinary team members during patient treatment planning
Provide population-based care to high-risk and high-need patients
Promote mental health and substance abuse change efforts within the practice and health system
Document care in the shared medical record
Engage patients by telephone and in person
Provide same-day assessment, brief therapeutic counseling, interventions, referrals, and follow-up
Use solution-focused approaches, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other short-term counseling interventions
Coordinate with families and support systems with patient permission
Provide crisis support, triage, and referrals to specialty mental health and substance abuse services
Advocate for patients and re-engage patients who are not participating in care
Connect patients with community resources related to social determinants of health
Coach patients to actively participate in their care and treatment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Mental Health Field
2 years experience in use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
For out-of-state license transfers, transfer license within 60 days of hire
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Compliance with HIPAA, privacy policies, information security guidelines, code of business conduct, and applicable laws