Independence Health System·Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Provide behavioral health services including psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and individual and group therapy within an integrated primary care setting. Coordinate admissions, conduct utilization reviews, and collaborate with community agencies and interdisciplinary teams.
The Behavioral Health Specialist- Non- Licensed works within an Integrated Model of Care designed to treat behavioral health patients utilizing a short-term therapy model within a primary care setting.
Essential Job Functions Accountable for the provision of social work/therapy services in collaboration within the Primary Care Offices as well as virtually or telephonically. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual therapy, admission coordination, utilization review, and the provision of liaison services within the community.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment planning from admission to discharge. Demonstrates applicable knowledge of admission criteria, pre – certification and continued stay authorization process for all managed care companies.
Ability to successfully resolve denials and appeals.
Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Ability to develop professional relationships and collaboration with community agencies.
Provides effective one-to-one therapeutic interventions with patients and family, facilitates group therapy and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Demonstrates knowledge of productivity standards and consistently maintains them.
Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
X: Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X: Use of Vibrating Tools
X: Operates Vehicle (company)
X: Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X: 8 Hours Shifts
X: 10-12 Hours Shifts
X: Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
X: Head Protection (hard hat)
X: Feet, Toe Protection
X: Paint (direct use) Exposure
X: Dust (sanding) Exposure
X: Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X: Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X: Wax Stripper (direct use)
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Never: Bending (Stooping)
X: Squatting (Crouching)
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X: Seeing Near w/Acuity
X: Feeling (Sensation)
X: Lifting Floor to Knuckle
<25LBS
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle: <25LBS
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
<25LBS
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
<25LBS
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and at least two years of experience in behavioral health. Must possess AHA CPR and required PA state clearances.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
