Behavioral Health Consultant

About Us

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers spanning Chester and Delaware Counties.  Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW)

At ChesPenn Health Services, we believe that mental and emotional well-being are essential to whole-person care. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you’ll work alongside our medical providers to deliver integrated, compassionate behavioral health services to patients of all ages. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities across Chester and Delaware Counties.

If you’re a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare setting, we invite you to bring your expertise to our mission-driven team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We live by the values of compassion, teamwork, integrity, and quality. At ChesPenn, you’ll find:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time off to support work-life balance
• Retirement plan and health savings account
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative, supportive workplace culture
  

Who You Are

• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania
• A skilled communicator who builds trust with patients and providers
• Experienced in brief interventions, crisis management, and behavioral health screenings
• Passionate about integrated care and improving access to mental health services
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based primary care setting

What You’ll Do

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions within the primary care setting
• Conduct screenings and assessments for mental health, substance use, and psychosocial concerns
• Collaborate with medical providers to develop and support integrated care plans
• Offer crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute distress
• Educate patients and families on coping strategies, wellness, and behavioral health resources
• Document encounters and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Active LCSW license in Pennsylvania (required)
• Experience in integrated care, community health, or outpatient behavioral health preferred
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and culturally competent practices
• Proficiency in EMR systems and documentation
• Bilingual skills are a plus

Please Note:

To protect the safety of children and families—and to safeguard sensitive medical information—all candidates who accept any form of job offer, whether conditional, contingent, or final, are required to complete pre-employment screenings. These may include child abuse clearance, criminal background checks, and other evaluations mandated by state and federal regulations. Depending on the position, additional requirements such as fingerprinting, drug testing, and verification of professional credentials may also apply.

ChesPenn’s Mission

We provide comprehensive primary and preventive care and social services to medically underserved families and individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. We strive to meet the unique health needs of our communities in linguistically and culturally competent ways.

ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications

NOTE:  
ChesPenn uses a web-based application portal and emailing system to correspond with applicants.  Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.