Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations
Provide individual psychotherapy/counseling for patients with mental health disorders and substance use disorders, including those receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Complete narcotic risk evaluations and behavioral health assessments in support of pain management services
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and payer guidelines
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments, within the electronic health record (EHR)
Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Provide patient education, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate community resources
Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania state regulations, federal guidelines, and Rural Health Clinic documentation and billing standards
Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania license that permits independent clinical practice and direct billing to insurance (required)
Acceptable licenses include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or any other Pennsylvania behavioral health license that allows independent practice and payer billing
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program
Experience providing outpatient behavioral health therapy or counseling services
Knowledge of or experience with substance use disorder treatment, MAT, and/or pain management populations preferred
Familiarity with trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and integrated care models
Strong clinical documentation skills and comfort working within an EHR
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Preferred Experience
Experience working in a Rural Health Clinic (RHC), Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or integrated primary care setting, preferred but not necessary
Experience supporting OBOT/MAT programs and behavioral health care for patients with chronic pain
Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and payer documentation requirements for behavioral health services
