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Jefferson

Behavioral Health Consultant

Jefferson

. Provide behavioral health assessments, brief evidence-based interventions, clinical/consultative services, and education using the Primary Care Behavioral Health model .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWoodbury • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral health assessments and interventions across diverse patient populations while adhering to ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and education.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In CounselingDoctorate PhD/PsyD In PsychologyLCSW, LPC, Or LP In PennsylvaniaBehavioral Health AssessmentEvidence-Based Interventions

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Hard Skills
Behavioral Health AssessmentsClinical Consultative ServicesPsychoeducationMedication Adherence CounselingDisease Self-Management CounselingDocumentation Best PracticesKnowledge Of Medical TerminologyChronic Emotional Problem ManagementBiopsychosocial Treatment PlansCognitive Intervention
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient EducationCultural CompetenceProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Professional CounselorLicensed Psychologist
Industry Keywords
Primary Care Behavioral Health ModelCulturally Appropriate ServicesRegulatory CompliancePatient Discharge PlanningMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide behavioral health assessments, brief evidence-based interventions, clinical/consultative services, and education using the Primary Care Behavioral Health model
  • Serve patients ranging from toddlers through late adulthood and their families in ambulatory practices of varying specialties
  • Consult with Primary Care Providers to enhance patient understanding and support treatment planning
  • Assist with ongoing care and monitoring of patients’ behavioral health care and biopsychosocial treatment plans
  • Deliver culturally appropriate behavioral health services consistent with laws, regulations, professional standards, agency guidelines, and ethical guidelines
  • Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff consistent with Jefferson’s values
  • Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural beliefs and values
  • Identify patient and family learning needs and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education
  • Assist primary health care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing chronic emotional, psychosocial, substance use, and physical health problems
  • Provide strengths-based assessments, psychoeducation, brief problem-solving cognitive intervention, medication adherence counseling, and disease self-management counseling
  • Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s Degree in Counseling related field or social work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or an equivalent degree as determined by the Council on Social Work Education
  • Doctorate PhD/PsyD in Psychology at an accredited university or college
  • 1 year in a behavioral health setting is required
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes
  • Knowledge of documentation best practices
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and significant others
  • Ability to establish an appropriate plan to safely discharge patients to the next level of care
  • Ability to understand and adhere to city, state, and federal regulatory requirements
  • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), State of Pennsylvania; or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), State of Pennsylvania; or LP (Licensed Psychologist), State of Pennsylvania

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance (including prescription)
  • Supplemental insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance
  • Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
  • Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service