Licensed Mental Health Professional

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