Licensed Mental Health Professional

## Description

Family First Health is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Professional who is passionate about supporting patients across the lifespan (ages 5-100). The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) works side-by-side with primary care providers and care team members to deliver brief, evidence-based behavioral health services in a fast-paced medical setting. Using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, the BHC provides same-day consultations, brief interventions, and support for patients whose behavioral health needs impact their overall health and well-being. This role is ideal for a clinician who values team-based care, enjoys collaborating with medical providers, and is comfortable providing focused, solution-oriented care within the primary care visit structure. Bilingual candidates are strongly urged to apply.

Position Overview

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, you will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Care team to address the mental and behavioral health needs of patients. Your role will include:

• Provide same-day behavioral health consultations during primary care visits.
• Conduct brief functional assessments of behavioral health concerns.
• Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions (typically 1-6 visits).
• Address common primary care behavioral health needs including:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Substance use
• Chronic disease self-management
• Sleep concerns
• Health behavior change (medication adherence, diet, exercise)
• Support patients with chronic medical conditions impacted by behavioral health factors.
• Provide crisis assessment and connection to resources when needed.
• Work closely with Primary Care Providers (PCPs), nurses, care managers, and other team members.
• Participate in warm hand-offs and curbside consultations.
• Provide real-time recommendations to medical providers.
• Assist with behavioral health triage and care planning.
• Document consultations and interventions in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain documentation that supports integrated, brief care delivery.
• Track patient outcomes and participate in population health management.
• Participate in team huddles and case consultation.
• Provide education to medical staff on behavioral health topics.
• Support development and maintenance of PCBH model fidelity.

Position Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy and licensed to practice independently in the state of Pennsylvania (LCSW, LPC or LMFT)
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Recovery and Illness Management practices, etc.
• Interest and/or experience providing short-term, goal-directed therapy.
• Ability to document a shared electronic health record and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, primary care clinic.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish), preferred

The benefits of working for Family First Health include

• Generous PTO Bank
• Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and Life Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• CME Time and Allowance
• Paid Working Holidays
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Paid Malpractice Insurance (FTCA)
• Student Loan Repayment Sponsor (Federal/State)
• No weekend hours or on call
• Attention to work-life balance