Behavioral Health Consultant
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join CareSTL Health as a Behavioral Health Consultant in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health clients
- Provides effective treatment planning and assists clients in successfully achieving goals.
- management of chronic disease.
- Evaluates crisis situations and applies appropriate interventions. Assists in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field; or
- Master’s Degree and licensed in counseling, social work, or a related field Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years of counseling experience required
- Experience in delivering behavioral health services required
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with CareSTL Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Consultant at CareSTL Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at CareSTL Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Consultation, Psychosocial Functioning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Brief Intervention, Crisis Evaluation, Care Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Consultant provides behavioral health consultation to diverse populations to improve psychosocial functioning, which includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. This role also involves providing consultation and brief intervention for psychological iss...
Benefits package: Full benefits package, Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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