<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) LCSW/LMHC</p> <p>Location: Greenwood</p> <p>Department: Outpatient</p> <p>Employment Type: Full Time</p> <p>Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Are you a compassionate and skilled mental health professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in an integrated care environment? Join Adult & Child Health as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and play a key role in providing evidence-based behavioral health services within our Behavioral Crisis Center.</p> <p>As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will work collaboratively with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Psychiatrists as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide clinical intakes, crisis services, and therapeutic interventions to address behavioral health and substance use concerns. Your work will focus on stabilizing clients, promoting coping skills, and supporting seamless coordination of care across behavioral and medical services.</p> <p>Our ideal candidate is a master's level licensed provider passionate about integrated care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy. This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate difference in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p> <p>Position Perks & Benefits:</p> <ul> <li> <p>29 Days of PTO</p> </li><li> <p>Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply)</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees</p> </li><li> <p>Company-paid basic life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Emergency Medical Leave Program</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care</p> </li><li> <p>Health & Wellness Program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Discount Program</p> </li><li> <p>Mileage Reimbursement</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Conduct clinical intakes, same-day consultations, targeted assessments, and brief therapeutic interventions.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide follow-up, bridge therapy, and ongoing interventions to assist clients with crisis management, coping strategies, and behavioral health needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Routinely engage clients to evaluate progress and adjust treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate daily with the medical and nursing team, providing real-time clinical feedback and participating in case planning and aftercare coordination.</p> </li><li> <p>Support the Behavioral Crisis Center team in identifying and addressing behavioral health, emotional, crisis, or substance use disorder needs across all units.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage active and new client needs while maintaining a small caseload of ongoing therapy or bridge clients when appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and implement specific, goal-oriented treatment interventions using evidence-based practices and routine outcome monitoring tools.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide education and resources to clients to promote effective coping strategies and ongoing behavioral health stability.</p> </li><li> <p>Foster strong, collaborative relationships within the treatment team to ensure integrated, high-quality care.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain complete and timely documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Engage in professional development activities, such as conferences, trainings, and community collaboration, to enhance clinical skills and maintain professional growth.</p> </li><li> <p>Uphold a respectful, professional, and inclusive environment for all clients, families, and colleagues.</p> </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based treatment approaches.</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of integrated care and multidisciplinary collaboration within behavioral health and medical settings.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage multiple clinical priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce clear documentation and effectively communicate with team members.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical and professional standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to follow direction, accept supervision, and work both independently and collaboratively.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, utilization management, and quality improvement processes.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education and/or Experience Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a PhD/PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.</p> </li><li> <p>Current unrestricted license: LCSW, LPC, PhD, or PsyD (required).</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience (preferred).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working in medical or crisis care settings (preferred).</p> </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>Employment Requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Successful completion of background, driving record, and fingerprint checks.</p> </li><li> <p>Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.</p> </li><li> <p>Compliance with all training requirements, including Relias modules at onboarding and annually thereafter.</p> </li><li> <p>Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>ADA Consideration - Sedentary Work:</p> <p>Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Frequent repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms are required for documentation and communication.</p> <p>Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include brief periods of standing or walking.</p> <p>Brightli is on a Mission:</p> <p>A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden on community mental health centers by sharing resources, amplify advocacy for increased access to behavioral health and substance use services, and advance the behavioral health industry to better serve our clients.</p> <p>As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and connection. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe varied perspectives strengthen our mission. If you're passionate about empowering communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization.</p> <p>We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.</p> <p>Position Perks & Benefits:</p> <p>Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life</p> <p>Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more</p> <p>Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive</p> <p>Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within</p> <p>Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness</p> <p>Brightli is on a Mission:</p> <p>A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.</p> <p>As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.</p> <p>We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.</p>