Behavioral Health Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Reports To : Director of Behavioral Health

Location : Caroline Clinic, Cathedral Clinic, Reed Family Clinic, PSH Sites

Overview

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals with complex behavioral health needs. This role focuses primarily on providing behavioral health consults within the clinic setting through the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, supporting patients engaged in medical care, and offering targeted interventions for substance use, particularly for participants in our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. In addition to clinic-based services, the BHC facilitates individual and group therapy sessions at select Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) sites. This position is ideal for a mission-driven professional passionate about integrated, person-centered care for underserved populations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide same-day behavioral health consults and brief therapy interventions during medical visits, utilizing evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, MI, solution-focused therapy).
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care focused on reducing stigma and improving access to behavioral health services.
• Offer individual and group therapy at both Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) sites and clinic settings, adapting care to co-occurring disorders and complex social needs.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies and safety planning for patients at risk of harm to self or others.
• Facilitate psychoeducational classes and skill-building group visits to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and wellness.
• Provide individual and group substance use counseling to participants in the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
• Support recovery-focused treatment through relapse prevention planning, recovery goal setting, and integrated care coordination with medical and behavioral health teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary MAT case reviews and ensure continuity of care across service domains.

Care Coordination and Documentation

Support HHH Mission

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications