Behavioral Health Therapist II – Integrated Behavioral Health

Role Overview

• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide psychological care appropriate for the [Medical or Specialty] population.
• This requires the ability to conduct assessments, obtain and interpret information, to identify age and culturally specific patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a consultation and liaison role for the [Medical or Specialty] department meeting the acute needs of patients and providing outpatient psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Coordinates transition of care to community setting as necessary; maintains knowledge of resources including community providers and support organizations appropriate for the patient population served.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide highly skilled behavioral health consultation to the clinical team.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and community partners as appropriate.
• Develops group support and therapy activity as appropriate for the specific Medical or Specialty population, and as needed within the Christiana Care Health System.
• Contributes to the development of staff by providing consultation, education and suggesting best practice alternatives as appropriate.
• Maintains connection and consultation with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
• Completes mandatory CCHS education and maintains certification in area of specialty.
• Demonstrates responsibility in maintaining established productivity levels.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and maintains confidentiality of departmental and patient information.
• Actively involved in identifying opportunities and implementing strategies to improve performance that impact the patient population.
• Identifies service gaps pertaining to patients’ psychosocial needs and plans programs that address the psychosocial needs of patients.
• Implements programs effectively and evaluates effectiveness of programs, making modifications as needed.
• Assesses learning needs of patients and families and carries out treatment as indicated.
• Attends and participates in collaborative, interdisciplinary rounds.
• Responds to staff requests for information/guidance; provides staff education.
• Develops and provides patient education as appropriate.
• Provides virtual coverage for any primary care site without a placed BHC or with a part time BHC that is not present at that time.
• Provides virtual coverage for any BHC absent due to sickness, vacation, conference, or leave of absence.
• Responds to BH suicide triage line to support specialty practice providers with patients presenting in crisis.
• Weekly attendance of BHC meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree which qualifies in their state for licensure or certification is required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required.
• Delaware and Pennsylvania state licensure preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience providing direct therapeutic care preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
• Enjoy prorated days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.
• Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
• Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service.
• Take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.