Behavioral Health Advocate
Listed compensation
$50k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Behavioral Health Advocate
- Non-Exempt
- Salary: $50,000/Year
Scope of Position: The Behavioral Health Advocate (BHA) is responsible for the assessment and intervention of program participants who have identified behavioral health concerns as being a barrier to reaching their full potential. As a BHA, you will assist in providing brief therapeutic interventions and referring to long-term external supportive services when applicable.
Essential Functions
- Assess and build therapeutic relationships with participants to assist with client-centered interventions aimed at reducing barriers
- Provide holistic individualized supportive services to assist in client’s professional and personal developmental
needs and opportunities
- Provide individual coaching, psychoeducation, and facilitating groups when applicable
- Identify beneficial community resources for participants and coordinate external referrals when appropriate
- Uphold confidentiality standards with all client interactions, in accordance with your advanced degree and/or licensing board
- Maintain organized, confidential, and well documented participant case notes in accordance with program standards, and with ethical consideration for your licensure board
- Other opportunities as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Education or related field, with 2-3 years of clinical experience
- Firm grasp of ethical expectations and the ability to maintain ethical standards without onsite supervision
- Experience with counseling individuals and families
- Ability to prioritize tasks and great documentation skills
- Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Customer service experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license and automobile required
EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Advocate assesses participants to identify behavioral health barriers and provides brief therapeutic interventions. They also coordinate external referrals and maintain detailed, confidential case notes in accordance with ethical standards.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required, along with 2-3 years of clinical experience. Candidates must possess strong documentation skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $50k | Behavioral Health median $68k (middle half $60k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$51k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania | 55 active | 748 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 842 in the last 30 days | 477 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −14.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Advocate at EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
