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Behavioral Healthcare Provider 2 Hours: 8AM-4PM/Monday-Friday/No weekends Pay: $45.46/hr. Job Summary We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Behavioral Healthcare Provider 2 to provide ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral health provider in Ohio is $25.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.42 and $31.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a behavioral health provider?

A Behavioral Health Provider is a professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals dealing with mental health or substance use issues. They may include psychologists, counselors, social workers, or clinical therapists, working in various settings like clinics, hospitals, or private practices. Their goal is to improve patients' emotional and psychological well-being using therapies, counseling, and sometimes coordinating care with other healthcare providers. They help with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and behavioral problems.

How do behavioral health providers typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a clinical setting?

Behavioral Health Providers frequently work as part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with primary care physicians, nurses, social workers, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care. They participate in case conferences, share relevant patient information while maintaining confidentiality, and may co-develop treatment plans. This collaborative approach not only enhances patient outcomes but also allows providers to learn from different perspectives and refer patients to appropriate resources when necessary. Regular communication and teamwork are integral to the role, making strong interpersonal skills essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a behavioral health provider, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Provider, you need a background in psychology or social work, a relevant graduate degree (such as an MSW or PsyD), and state licensure or certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), behavioral assessment tools, and evidence-based intervention techniques is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and cultural competence help providers build trust and effectively support diverse clients. These skills and qualifications are essential for delivering effective mental health care and promoting positive outcomes for individuals and communities.

How to become a behavioral health provider?

To become a behavioral health provider, individuals typically need a relevant degree such as a master's or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. Licensure or certification is usually required, which involves completing supervised clinical hours and passing a state or national exam. Gaining experience through internships or supervised practice is also essential for licensure and employment in this field.

What jobs fall under behavioral health?

Jobs that fall under behavioral health include roles such as mental health counselor, substance abuse counselor, clinical social worker, psychiatric nurse, psychologist, and behavioral health technician. These positions typically involve providing therapy, assessment, and support for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, often requiring relevant certifications or licenses.
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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Provider job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,864 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Behavioral Health Provider

Tiffin, OH • On-site

Health Partners of Western Ohio
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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$72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provides quality clinical consultation addressing patient psycho-social concerns in collaboration with the integrated primary care team.

  • Provides brief, health and behavior focused assessments and interventions with active development of behavioral change planning.

  • Utilizes a variety of intervention approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Solution focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness strategies.

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday amp; Friday
Hours: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Work Location: Tiffin Community Health Center
About Us
Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non-profit and community-directed organization. We serve low-income areas and places without access to care. We’re led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of our board members are also patients. Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care.
Join our Team!
The Behavioral Health Provider plays a critical role within an integrated primary care team by delivering high-quality behavioral health services to patients across the lifespan. This position is responsible for conducting brief, evidence-based psychosocial assessments and interventions that address behavioral, emotional, and mental health concerns related to chronic disease, life stressors, and overall well-being. The Behavioral Health Provider collaborates closely with medical providers to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care, health education, behavioral change planning, and crisis intervention. This role supports a population health approach by ensuring timely access to behavioral health care, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to the continuous improvement of integrated healthcare delivery.
Compensation and Benefits Offered:
  • Starting salary $72,000 annually - goes up based on experience
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay
  • Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability)
  • Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays
  • 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO
  • Annual Reviews and Increases
  • Mileage Reimbursement – Work related travel
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonus – Earn more by expanding our team
  • Training Opportunities
  • Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service
  • Eligible to Apply for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment
  • Annual Continuing Education Money ($3,000) - that can be used for licensures, memberships, CE classes and travel expenses (pro-rated first year of employment)
  • UpToDate – latest medical info at your fingertips. (applicable positions only)
  • FTCA Malpractice Coverage
  • Productivity Bonus Opportunities (applicable positions only)
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health field (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work). Licensed in the State of Ohio (LISW, LISW-S, LPCC, or LPCC-S)
Skills/Abilities:
  1. Computer literacy and experience is required.
  2. Ability to work as a team member.
  3. Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people.
  4. Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by position.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
  • Provides quality clinical consultation addressing patient psycho-social concerns in collaboration with the integrated primary care team. The LISW or LPCC will be capable of assessment and interventions for patients of all ages regarding psycho-social concerns that may be related to life stressors, acute and/or chronic medical/mental health conditions, motivational barriers to healthy lifestyle, and/or other identifiable behavioral health concerns, while making appropriate recommendations to medical providers and patients.
  • Provides brief, health and behavior focused assessments and interventions with active development of behavioral change planning that can improve psychosocial functioning and impact patient's bio-medical health outcomes.
  • The LISW will be capable of assessing patient's mental health related conditions utilizing DSM V, SBIRT and other relevant screening and diagnostic tools for the purposes of integrated primary care treatment planning and referrals to community based specialized mental health providers.
  • Cultivates education and self-management skills to targeted populations with comorbid medical and mental health conditions, chronic medical disease, behavioral health concerns, and other health related conditions that impact biopsychosocial health and functioning.
  • Utilizes a variety of intervention approaches which may include but not be limited to the following: Motivational Interviewing, Solution focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and acceptance strategies, psycho-education, and other therapeutic approaches applied within the integrated primary care behavioral health consultation model.
  • Provides education to the primary care team regarding the latest information and knowledge pertaining to integrated behavioral health assessment and intervention, related behavioral health conditions, and safety and risk assessment, in order to improve patient care and assist with enhancing primary care utilization.
  • Establishes and builds collaborative relationships with medical providers through shadowing provider medical visits, familiarization with provider patient panels, provider-directed psychosocial screenings, integrated medical visits, screening patients prior to medical visits and other best practice methods helpful to promoting the integrated primary care model.
  • Promotes smooth interface between medicine and behavioral health care throughout the organization through collaborative relationship building, efficiency with patient flow and “warm hand-offs “, accessibility to medical providers, brief consultations with providers and staff, and adherence to scope of practice limitations given the population based approach.
  • Facilitates referrals to specialized mental health providers and psychiatric services as needed; will provide on-site crisis assessment, triage and intervention while coordinating with community based mental health organizations, local hospitals, and public safety officials.
  • Provides patient visits via Telemedicine/Telehealth.
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate electronic patient records while remaining in compliance with all HIPAA and Confidentiality policies and procedures. Maintain patient charts and records according to established Electronic Health Records guidelines and procedures for integrated behavioral health consultation model of care. Protecting and maintaining the confidentiality of patient records and information, proprietary information, and personnel information. Completing all clinical documentation clearly, thoroughly, accurately and within timeframes specified by HPWO policies and procedures and regulatory authority.
  • Develops treatment plans appropriate for primary care behavioral health patients identifying reasonable, attainable goals and objectives. Present treatment options and working with the patient to determine applicable goals, objectives and timelines. Provide guidance to the patient to ensure treatment modes and duration of treatment are appropriate for success.
  • Attends applicable provider meetings and participate in on-going training activities as needed.
  • Participates in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement.
  • Collaborates and co-manages the patient’s behavioral health care with consistent, expeditious feedback to collaborating providers.
  • Documents patient assessment/intervention data in health records using established electronic health record documentation practices.
  • Provides patient education to individuals and groups about health maintenance and management of chronic disease processes and mental health conditions. Communicates facts, ideas, and skills that change knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs, behaviors, and practices of individuals and families.
  • Establishes an interpersonal relationship with individuals or families intended to increase or enhance their capacity for self-care and coping.
  • Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate teamwork, improve patient care processes and outcomes.
  • Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, effective, facilitate patient care and team functioning, and is respectful of differences.
  • Maintains professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning, attending continuing education offerings, reading professional literature, and engaging in other activities, which develop new knowledge and skills.
  • Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel, behavioral health, medical and clerical policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and (HIPPA, OSHA, OIG, guidelines, and other State and Federal laws). This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Privacy Officer, supervisor or suggestion box, and suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively. This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Working under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required.

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