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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.