Behavioral Health Consultant; LCSW, Psychologist, LPCC)

Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, Psychologist, LPCC)

Job Category
:
Clinical

Requisition Number
: BEHAV
004372

• Posted :
  September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Perris, CA 92570, USA

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 506,563 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96,867 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. The primary responsibilities are to meet with individuals, families, and groups of patients to provide behavioral psychotherapy services. This role will work with primary care providers to develop comprehensive integrated care models for patients.

Please note, this is a hybrid position and this position is eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus!

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

• Doctorate degree in psychology with a valid CA Psychology License, or
  • Master’s degree in social work with a valid CA LCSW License, or
  • Master’s in degree in counseling with a valid CA LPCC License
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