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 Family Practice and Counseling Network as a Behavioral Health Consultant – Integrated Primary Care in United States. POSITION SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) functions as part of the primary care treatment team. This individual provides behavioral health consultation, assessment and brief intervention to all patients in the primary care behavioral health setting.
Key Responsibilities
- disciplinary Team
- Attend and participate in meetings and quality improvement activities as required. 17. Respond to patient or co
Requirements
- Masters in Social Work, Ph. D./Psy. D. in Psychology, or a related field.
- Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Counselor.
- Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence
- based treatments for medical, behavioral, and mental health conditions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $64K - $86.5K
- 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 Family Practice and Counseling Network in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Consultant at Confidential Employer a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Primary Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
This Primary Care position at Confidential Employer 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
Confidential Employer lists compensation for this physician position at $64k to $87k annually.
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 Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($64k–$87k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health consultation, Clinical assessment, Crisis intervention, Evidence-based treatment, Psychosocial assessment, Trauma-informed care, Electronic medical record, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Consultant provides brief clinical consultations, assessments, and interventions as part of a primary care team. They coordinate care, manage psychiatric emergencies, and connect patients with necessary community resources.
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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
4d ago
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