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Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Consultant – Make Every Day Count

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Healthcare professionals across our region are experiencing change, and new opportunities are opening. Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) welcomes experienced clinicians ready to grow in a supportive, patient focused environment.

Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area. Locations include

  • 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146;
  • 1401 S. 4th St. Phila., PA 19147;
  • 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123;
  • 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124;
  • 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143;
  • 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140;
  • 640 Snyder Ave. Phila., PA 19148;
  • 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147;
  • 5000 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143;
  • 3223 N Broad St., Suite 136, Phila., PA 19140;
  • 1489 Baltimore Pike, Bldg. 300, Suite 300, Springfield, PA 19064.

We are presently seeking full-time Counselor III’s, Behavioral Health Consultants and Evaluator/Urgent Care Specialists in our Behavioral Healthcare Division. The positions will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of substance abuser.

These tasks include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities; Assist in the development of mental health services and for providing direct services to all patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.

Must have a Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field and two (2) years’ experience in substance abuse or related field. Psychology and one year counseling experience preferred. PREFER LPC OR LCSW.

Benefits Include

  • Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
  • Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
  • Nation-wide [Group] Subscription to “Up to Date”, inclusive of CME for eligible providers
  • Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps and eligibility for Scholars
  • Free Malpractice Coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act

Note: Benefits vary for full time and part time providers.

We welcome professionals affected by recent healthcare layoffs to apply. Visit us at gphainc.org.

GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Consultant will perform individual and group counseling to support the rehabilitation of substance abusers. They will also assist in the development of mental health services and provide direct care to patients admitted to the program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a Human Services or related field and possess at least two years of experience in substance abuse or a related field. Preference is given to candidates with a background in Psychology and those holding an LPC or LCSW license.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse treatmentBehavioral health consultingPatient assessmentCrisis interventionClinical documentationRehabilitation planningTreatment planning

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $62k (middle half $60k–$79k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Pennsylvania55 active748 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings810 in the last 30 days485 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−6.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Consultant – Make Every Day Count at Greater Philadelphia Health Action 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.

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
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About Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company contribution and match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, Holidays)
Continuing Education

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.