We are looking for a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist to work as part of a team that exclusively treats people who have HIV. At Philadelphia FIGHT, the Behavioral Health Consultant is embedded in the medical clinic to offer their expertise on a patient's psychosocial stressors and behavioral health issues. Our Behavioral Health Consultants work with medical providers and patients to support whole-person wellness by screening patients for mental health and substance use conditions and referring them to mental health/substance use treatment when appropriate.

The ideal candidate has a combination of skills, including case management, assessment, diagnosis, and brief interventions. Must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and have 2-3 years of experience to be considered for this role.

About the Role:

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday (9:00AM - 5:00PM)
• Location: Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, 1233 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • FSLA status is exempt with an annual rate of $70-85K.
  • 3 weeks of PTO annually + 11 paid holidays
  • 403B with up to 4% employer matching that is fully vested starting day 1
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1
  • FSA for medical, dependent care and transportation expenses
  • Discounted degree options with partnered institution Pierce College
  • Student loan repayment options

Requirements:

1. Current Pennsylvania license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a BHC or 3 years of experience as a therapist required.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with medical providers, support staff, and other professionals across multiple disciplines.
4. Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems in a primary care setting.
5. Prior experience delivering services to adult persons with histories of incarnation, homelessness, mental illness, substance dependence, and trauma preferred. Experience with incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals preferred.
6. Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, electronic medical records, e-mail, time sheet management, reporting, internet research, etc. using relevant software such as HRIS and Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
7. Discretion, initiative, and ability to maintain HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities:

1. Consults with individual patients to screen for mental health/substance use disorders using an evidence-based tool.
2. Consults with Primary Care Providers (PCP) to enhance understanding of the patient; follows up on positive screens to refer patients to substance abuse and/or mental health treatment when appropriate.
3. Provides decision support for treatment planning and assists in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.
4. Provides psychoeducation to patients and their support systems on mitigating risks for substance abuse and mental health disorders and prevention strategies.
5. Utilizes motivational interviewing to create self-care plans and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation.
6. Conducts brief problem-solving cognitive interventions to modify negative thinking and promote self-efficacy.
7. Alerts appropriate clinic staff and aid in crisis intervention as needed.
8. Provides consultation and coordinate care of patients with clinic staff. Identifies, refers, and advocates for patients needing intensive behavioral health service, substance abuse treatment, and other services as needed.
9. Documents all activities related to patient care (assessments, progress notes, etc.) appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record and within the established timeframe set forth by FIGHT policy.
10. Completes all billing documentation as needed (billing codes and other documentation) as required by contracted funding sources.
11. Abides by all compliance standards including but not limited to completing training and attending all required team/staff meetings, clinical supervision meetings and/or other check-ins.
12. Upholds and ensures compliance and attention to all FIGHT policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
13. Other duties as assigned to fulfill FIGHT's mission.

FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, people living with HIV/AIDS, and protected veterans' institution. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds.

We recognize that an inclusive workforce with a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds is an integral part in our organizational success. We encourage and embrace a diverse workforce that provides us with unlimited ideas and innovative solutions.