Behavioral Health Manager
$75,000–$75,000 year
On-siteChester, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the behavioral health department by providing weekly clinical supervision for a Master's level social worker and managing a team of behavioral health consultants. Deliver brief consultation, assessment, intervention, and education services to recognize and treat behavioral health issues within primary care, including smoking cessation sessions and relapse-prevention education. Formulate and implement behavioral health interventions using modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Conduct strengths-based assessments, triage patients to specialty mental healthcare, and provide timely feedback to providers while maintaining concise electronic medical record documentation. Supervise and train consultants, develop educational classes, and foster collaborative relationships with external agencies. Requires a Master's degree in social work, LCSW licensure, and five years of experience in a primary care or community health setting.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in PA
- 5 Years
- Current State of Pennsylvania Licensure
- Board Certified in Specialty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in primary care and/or community health setting
- Ability to work harmoniously as part of a health care team
- Demonstrates effective and efficient computer skills including spreadsheet, word and graphics in order to support data collection
- Positive, enthusiastic and tolerant demeanor while directly working with patients and health care professionals
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Flexible, creative, and eager to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data and analyze results
- Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards
- Possession of a valid drivers' license and a licensed automobile, preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Spanish speaking strongly preferred
- Eager for experience with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused clinical interventions
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