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A part time behavioral health worker is a professional who supports individuals with mental health, emotional, or behavioral issues on a part-time basis, typically working less than 40 hours per week. They may provide counseling, crisis intervention, case management, or support services in settings such as clinics, schools, or community centers. Their goal is to help clients improve their well-being and cope with life’s challenges, often as part of a larger treatment team. Part time positions allow for flexible scheduling while still making a meaningful impact in the field of behavioral health.

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Part-time behavioral health professionals frequently coordinate with full-time colleagues through shared electronic health records, regular team meetings, and case discussions to maintain seamless patient care. They often participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate progress or concerns with the broader care team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses. Effective collaboration is essential, especially when managing complex cases, and organizations usually provide structured processes to facilitate smooth hand-offs and ongoing communication between part-time and full-time staff.

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To thrive as a Part Time Behavioral Health professional, you typically need a background in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, often with relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), crisis intervention protocols, and behavioral assessment tools is important. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and emotional resilience help professionals build rapport and effectively support clients in diverse and challenging situations. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering quality mental health care while managing a flexible, sometimes unpredictable work schedule.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Behavioral Health job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,547 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

Part Time Behavioral Health Consultant

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP

Clifton Park, NY

$31 - $32.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Seeking a Part Time Behavioral Health Consultant to work in the Clifton Park, NY location of Boston Childrens Health Physicians. This position requires one of the following certifications: Licensed Master Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Mental Health Counselor- LP (LMSW/LMHC/MHC-LP)

This position requires availability Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-5:00pm. 

Candidate must be detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently. The Behavioral Health Consultant will work with the Primary Care Providers at the site to provide care to: patients with mental health concerns; families and patients with chronic illnesses; and parents of children who need assistance in modifying behavior.

As a part of employment, Behavioral Health Consultants will receive supervision hours from a LCSW-R for advanced certification.  Pay rate approx. $31/hr-$32.50/hr, negotiable based on experience.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities include:

  • Strong assessment skills
  • Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services and in brief and time-limited therapy
  • Experience working with parents on behavioral management and child development education
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds who have multiple needs or problems
  • Ability to develop medical/behavioral treatment plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians
  • Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for mental health conditions

Principle Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Provide psycho-social education as needed with particular emphasis on childhood development and adolescent development
  • Assist the primary care health provider in recognizing and treating mental health and psychosocial concerns
  • Provide functional and strength based assessment and diagnosis
  • Provide motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction
  • Complete all required charting in patient?s electronic medical record
  • Assist in care coordination and care planning, and provide referrals to appropriate community agencies as necessary

BCHP will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

  • LMSW, LMHC or LMHC-LP

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