Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, Psychologist, LPCC, LMFT)

Job description

Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, Psychologist, LPCC, LMFT)

Job Category : Clinical

Requisition Number : BEHAV

Posted : September 15, 2026

Full-Time

Hybrid

Locations

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Description

About Us

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) will work to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing direct patient care for behavioral health services. This role will meet with individuals and families to provide brief behavioral psychotherapy services to patients and consultations with primary care providers using an integrated care model. T his is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

Provides short term targeted psychotherapy for problems identified by primary care providers

Performs initial and ongoing behavioral health assessment to develop patient care plans

Evaluates patients to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care

Provides brief psychotherapy to patients and families

Addresses and factors co-occurring disorders into patient’s care plan

Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees

Provide crisis management and psychoeducation for patients and families

Conducts “warm hand offs” at medical provider requests

Acknowledges and honors patients’ psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural beliefs

Utilizes BHC staff protocols for referral, follow-up, and quality assurance

Provider & Team Support

Consults with primary care providers about behavioral aspects of their patients’ medical treatment

Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities

Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public

Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives

Participates in case conferences, trainings, and departmental or agency meetings, as directed

Regulatory Compliance

Follows BHC protocols, policies, and procedures

Provides personal information and participates in the credentialing process with managed care companies

Attends continuing education programs offered to upgrade professional skills and maintain licensing requirements

Documents legible and legally defensible medical records

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Doctorate degree in Psychology with a valid California Psychologist License, or

Master’s degree in Social Work with a valid California Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License, or

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a valid California Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) License, or

Master’s degree in Counseling with a valid California Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is requiredupon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employmentAHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques

Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement

Two year of pre/post licensure psychotherapy experience with children, adults, and/or adolescents required; child/adolescent experience required

Experience providing health psychotherapy services, such as smoking cessation, weight management, stress management, or work with chronically medically ill patients

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) preferred

Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Knowledgeable about and experience with displaying of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age-appropriate care

Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team within medical care.

Ability to operate one or more word-processing, spreadsheet, and/or electronic medical records systems

Ability to do some charting simultaneously while in session

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, legible handwriting, and proofreading skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent planning and organizational ability

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Compliance (Safety & HIPAA)

Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately

Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices

Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment

Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits

Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols

Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes

Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations

Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Pay Ranges:

Psychologist: $113,700 - $172,800 per year, depending on experience

LCSW, LPCC, LMFT: $95,500 - $141,300 per year, depending on experience

This position is eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus!

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

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