Behavioral Health Consultant

Highmark Health

Behavioral Health Consultant providing brief behavioral health counseling and addiction referrals. Supporting population health care teams at Allegheny Health Network’s Pittsburgh clinic.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical mental health consultation, evidence-based counseling techniques, and population-based care for high-risk patients. Proficient in coordinating care, advocating for patients, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Evidence-Based Counseling TechniquesClinical Mental Health ConsultationPopulation-Based CareCompliance with HIPAA

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Hard Skills

ScreeningDiagnosisTreatment of Mental Health DisordersCrisis InterventionSolution-Focused ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingBrief Therapeutic CounselingRelapse-Prevention EducationPatient Advocacy

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationPatient EngagementCommunicationCrisis ManagementEducation and Support

Tools & Technologies

Shared Medical Record DocumentationCommunity Resource Connection

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Mental Health FieldCPR – American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthSubstance AbusePsychosocial ConditionsHealth and Disease RelationshipData Security GuidelinesCode of Business Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a core healthcare team member supporting care managers in managing the overall health of enrolled populations
Improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial, behavioral, and medical conditions
Provide clinical mental health consultation services within the scope of state professional licensure
Develop clinical pathways and best-practice programs for targeted patient groups
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, daily huddles, and the system-wide BHC learning collaborative
Educate and support multidisciplinary team members on behavioral health and substance abuse topics
Provide population-based care to high-risk and high-need patients
Document in the shared medical record
Engage patients by telephone and in person
Provide same-day assessment, intervention, and referrals to higher levels of mental health and addiction care
Deliver brief therapeutic counseling interventions in the ambulatory care environment
Use solution-focused approaches, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other short-term counseling interventions
Coordinate with patient family members and support systems with patient permission
Provide brief follow-up and relapse-prevention education
Promote skill building for psychological and physical health, including groups when appropriate
Assist patients in crisis and triage or refer them to specialty mental health and substance abuse services
Advocate for patients, re-engage patients who are not participating in care, and encourage active treatment participation
Connect patients with community resources related to social determinants of health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Mental Health Field
2 years experience in use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Full-time employment
CPR certification through the American Heart Association
License transfer period of 60 days from hire for out-of-state licenses