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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Apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
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
- Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions to patients within a primary care setting
- Conduct screenings and behavioral health/substance abuse assessments
- Monitor treatment response, side effects, and patient progress
- Support providers with psychotropic medication management (adherence, effectiveness, and side effects)
- Collaborate with medical providers to develop individualized care plans
- Refer patients to internal or external behavioral health services when clinically appropriate
- Participate in regular case consultations with psychiatric consultants
- Document all interactions and care plans in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Help triage patients to appropriate levels of care
- Meet organizational productivity and quality benchmarks
Required:
- Master's degree in Healthcare, Human Services, Psychology, or related field
- Valid and current Pennsylvania license: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
- Minimum 1 year of behavioral health or social services experience
- Proficiency in electronic health records and documentation
- Experience working with underserved populations or safety-net providers
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania and Federal programs
- Background in integrated behavioral healthcare models
- Cultural competence and sensitivity in diverse clinical settings
- Knowledge of evidence-based approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing, SBIRT, behavioral activation)
- Basic understanding of psychopharmacology
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Commitment to continued professional development and licensure requirements
- Mission-driven environment committed to patient-centered care
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth
Apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.