Behavioral Health Consultant

Equal Opportunity Employer The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion. JOB SUMMARY The Philadelphia Department of Public Health seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to serve as a member of the primary care provider team within the City of Philadelphia’s Health Centers. BHC will provide brief (15-30 minutes), immediate behavioral health support and intervention to primary care patients. BHC provides assessment, evaluation and treatment for primary care patients, both walk-in and scheduled. BHC serves patients in an Integrated Care capacity within the primary care setting, from infancy through adulthood. This will entail working closely with the primary care provider, patient navigators, and other clinical team members. BHC will refer patients, when appropriate, to specialty and outpatient mental health services. BHC will also serve primary care patients receiving buprenorphine through the MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) Program. JOB SPECIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS: Fully licensed LCSW, LMFT or LPC 1 year of experience working as a BHC in a health care setting Knowledge of clinical diagnoses