Behavioral Health Consultant

Highmark Health

. Act as a core healthcare team member assisting care managers with the overall health of enrolled populations .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based counseling techniques and population-based care for high-risk patients, while effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and advocating for patient needs. Proficient in mental health and substance abuse treatment, with a strong focus on patient engagement and community resource connection.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Evidence-Based Counseling TechniquesPopulation-Based CareMental Health and Substance Abuse TreatmentPatient Advocacy

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Hard Skills

CBTMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused ApproachesScreening and DiagnosisBrief Therapeutic CounselingInterventions and ReferralsRelapse-Prevention EducationClinical Pathway DevelopmentDocumentation in Shared Medical RecordGroup Facilitation

Soft Skills

Patient EngagementCollaborationCommunicationAdvocacySkill Building

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 EducationPopulation HealthSocial Determinants of HealthHIPAA ComplianceData Security Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a core healthcare team member assisting care managers with the overall health of enrolled populations
Develop clinical pathways and best-practice programs for targeted patient groups
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, daily huddles, system-wide BHC learning collaboratives, and population health efforts
Provide behavioral health, substance abuse, and psychosocial education and support to multidisciplinary team members
Provide population-based care to high-risk/high-need patients and all enrollees
Promote change efforts around mental health and substance abuse disorders
Document in the shared medical record
Engage patients by telephone and in person
Provide same-day assessment, brief therapeutic counseling, interventions, and referrals to higher levels of care
Use solution-focused approaches, CBT, motivational interviewing, and other short-term counseling interventions
Coordinate with families and support systems with patient permission
Provide follow-up and relapse-prevention education
Promote skill building and facilitate groups when appropriate
Address urgent mental health and substance abuse needs, triage, and refer to specialty services
Advocate for patients, re-engage nonparticipating patients, encourage active care participation, 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); out-of-state license transfers allowed 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, data security guidelines, company policies, applicable laws, and training requirements