Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist Job at Community Health Net, Erie, PA

  • Community Health Net
  • Erie, PA

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday

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