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Family First Health

Licensed Mental Health Professional

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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