Behavioral Health Consultant

Highmark Health

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

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePittsburgh • 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. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for high-risk populations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Evidence-Based Counseling TechniquesMental Health Assessment and InterventionBehavioral Health ConsultationCompliance with HIPAA

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Hard Skills

Screening and Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersTreatment of Substance Abuse DisordersSolution-Focused ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingClinical Pathway DevelopmentPatient Engagement StrategiesCrisis InterventionRelapse Prevention EducationFunctional Outcome Identification

Soft Skills

Advocacy for PatientsCollaboration with Multidisciplinary TeamsPatient Education and SupportCrisis ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Shared Medical Record DocumentationTelehealth 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

Behavioral HealthSubstance AbusePsychosocial Aspects of HealthChronic Disease ManagementPopulation-Based CareSocial Determinants of HealthMental Health Consultation ServicesCompliance with RegulationsData Security GuidelinesCode of Business Conduct

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 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 connections 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/high-need patients and all enrollees
Promote behavioral health and substance abuse change efforts within the practice and AHN health system
Document in the shared medical record
Engage patients by telephone and in person
Provide same-day assessment, intervention, counseling, and referrals
Deliver 15–30 minute therapeutic interventions using solution-focused approaches, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other short-term counseling methods
Identify functional outcomes and recommend interventions addressing occupational, social, familial, home, and recreational functioning
Coordinate with family members and support systems with patient permission
Provide brief follow-up and relapse-prevention education
Promote skill building, including groups when appropriate
Help patients in crisis obtain urgent mental health and substance abuse care
Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health and substance abuse services
Advocate for patients, re-engage non-engaging patients, encourage active participation in care, and connect patients with community resources related to social determinants of health

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 Therapists (LMFT)
For out of state license transfers, transfer license within 60 days from 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, data security guidelines, Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements