Behavioral Health Consultant - 5K SIGN ON BONUS!!

Job Description

Job Description

About the Job

Our Client is seeking two Behavioral Health Consultants to join an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to delivering high-impact, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare. This role provides short-term, individualized therapy to members with complex behavioral health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. As a key member of a collaborative team, you will support improved health outcomes through clinical expertise, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and integrated care coordination.

Who You Are

You are a licensed behavioral health clinician with experience working in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, or with medically complex populations. You value trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and have a strong ability to engage members who face barriers to accessing care. You are comfortable navigating dynamic, team-based environments and maintaining clinical excellence in your documentation and service delivery.

Who We Are

Our Client is a mission-driven healthcare organization focused on holistic care and improving the lives of medically underserved individuals. Through integrated care teams, they deliver primary and behavioral healthcare alongside care coordination services that support long-term health, wellness, and recovery.

Your Role

Provide short-term individual and group therapy, including post-discharge behavioral health follow-up

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized, SMART-goal treatment plans

Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to support behavioral health goals

Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed

Serve as a behavioral health subject matter expert within the interdisciplinary care team

Complete timely documentation in the electronic health record

Maintain active communication with patients and care team members to ensure adherence to care plans

How You Qualify

Licensure : LCSW-C, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LMHC, PhD, or PsyD (must allow for independent clinical practice in Maryland)

Minimum 3 years of experience in behavioral health; 2 years in a community mental health or similar setting