Behavioral Health Consultant

Highmark Health

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based counseling techniques, mental health assessment, and intervention strategies, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and relevant regulations. Proficient in coordinating care and providing education to multidisciplinary teams and patients.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Evidence-Based Counseling TechniquesMental Health AssessmentCrisis SupportBehavioral Health Education

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Hard Skills

ScreeningDiagnosisTreatment of Mental Health DisordersSubstance Abuse AssessmentSolution-Focused ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingClinical Pathway DevelopmentPatient AdvocacyRelapse Prevention Education

Soft Skills

Patient EngagementCollaborationCoachingCommunicationEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Shared Medical Record DocumentationData Security Guidelines

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 HealthPsychosocial ManagementChronic Disease ManagementPopulation-Based CareHIPAA Compliance

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 and apply behavioral principles to lifestyle and health-risk 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 practice staff meetings, trainings, daily huddles, and system-wide BHC learning collaborative
Provide behavioral health and substance abuse education and support to multidisciplinary team members
Deliver population-based care to high-risk and high-need patients
Document in the shared medical record
Engage patients by telephone and in person
Provide same-day assessment, intervention, brief counseling, referrals, and crisis support
Use solution-focused approaches, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other short-term counseling interventions
Identify functional outcomes and recommend interventions for occupational, social, familial, home, and recreational functioning
Coordinate with family members and support systems with patient permission
Provide follow-up and relapse-prevention education
Promote psychological and physical health skill building, including groups when appropriate
Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health and substance abuse services
Advocate for patients, re-engage patients who are not participating in care, encourage active treatment participation, connect patients with community resources, and provide coaching

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, data security guidelines, Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

CPR – American Heart Association
Employer-provided access to practice staff meetings, trainings, and system-wide BHC learning collaborative