What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist position at Community Health Net?
Behavioral Health Therapist
Location: Erie, PA | Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Community-Based Healthcare | Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am until 5 pm
Make a Meaningful Impact in Behavioral Health
Community Health Net is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to join our integrated care team. You'll collaborate with medical, dental, and psychiatric providers to deliver high-quality mental health support for a diverse patient population—many from underserved communities.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions to patients within a primary care setting
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Conduct screenings and behavioral health/substance abuse assessments
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Monitor treatment response, side effects, and patient progress
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Support providers with psychotropic medication management (adherence, effectiveness, and side effects)
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Collaborate with medical providers to develop individualized care plans
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Refer patients to internal or external behavioral health services when clinically appropriate
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Participate in regular case consultations with psychiatric consultants
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Document all interactions and care plans in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
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Help triage patients to appropriate levels of care
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Meet organizational productivity and quality benchmarks
Qualifications
Required:
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Master’s degree in Healthcare, Human Services, Psychology, or related field
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Valid and current Pennsylvania license: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
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Minimum 1 year of behavioral health or social services experience
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Proficiency in electronic health records and documentation
Preferred:
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Experience working with underserved populations or safety-net providers
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Familiarity with Pennsylvania and Federal programs
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Background in integrated behavioral healthcare models
Skills & Competencies
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Cultural competence and sensitivity in diverse clinical settings
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Knowledge of evidence-based approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing, SBIRT, behavioral activation)
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Basic understanding of psychopharmacology
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Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
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Commitment to continued professional development and licensure requirements
Why Join Community Health Net?
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Mission-driven environment committed to patient-centered care
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Collaborative and supportive team culture
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Competitive compensation and benefits
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Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth
🧠 Join us to help bridge mental and physical health in a meaningful, integrated care model.
Apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
Salary : $5 - $8