Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist

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

• 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
  
  

Qualifications

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
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working with underserved populations or safety-net providers
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania and Federal programs
• Background in integrated behavioral healthcare models
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• 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
  
  

Why Join Community Health Net?

• Mission-driven environment committed to patient-centered care
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 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.