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Independence Health System
Butler, Pennsylvania

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SPECIALIST NON LIC

Mental Health TherapyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 15m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Independence Health System as a Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist – Non-Licensed in Butler, PA, USA. Essential Job Functions * Completes patient assessments. * Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Independence Health System as a Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist – Non-Licensed.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist completes patient assessments, documents clinical activities, and provides therapeutic interventions including individual and group therapy. They also serve as a liaison between physicians, families, and treatment teams to facilitate effective discharge planning and person-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and possess at least one year of clinical experience. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and relevant state clearances (Act 33, 34, and 73).

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationCrisis interventionIndividual therapyTreatment team collaborationPatient educationInsurance authorizationStrength-based approachCultural sensitivityMicrosoft OfficeInterdisciplinary communication

Mental Health Therapy 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).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes call