Behavioral Health Therapist II, Primary Care

ChristianaCare

Behavioral Health Therapist II providing consultation and treatment at ChristianaCare’s Integrated Behavioral Health Department. Focused on patient-centered care and collaboration within the clinical team.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNewark • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $68,161 - $109,054 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide psychological care appropriate for the [Medical or Specialty] population.
This requires the ability to conduct assessments, obtain and interpret information, to identify age and culturally specific patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
Demonstrates the ability to function in a consultation and liaison role for the Darley Green department meeting the acute needs of patients and providing outpatient psychotherapy as appropriate.
Coordinates transition of care to community setting as necessary; maintains knowledge of resources including community providers and support organizations appropriate for the patient population served.
Demonstrates the ability to provide highly skilled behavioral health consultation to the clinical team.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and community partners as appropriate.
Develops group support and therapy activity as appropriate for the specific primary care population, and as needed within the Christiana Care Health System.
Contributes to the development of staff by providing consultation, education and suggesting best practice alternatives as appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree which qualifies in their state for licensure or certification is required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required.
Delaware state licensure preferred.
Minimum one year of experience providing direct therapeutic care preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage.
Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you.
Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service.
Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Psychological CareOutpatient PsychotherapyPatient AssessmentTherapeutic CareGroup Therapy Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsultationEducation

Certifications

Master’s DegreeDelaware State Licensure