Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist - Muskegon
About The Position
Serves as a professional behavioral health provider embedded in primary care and speciality settings. Is responsible for providing behavioral health services to assist patient and their support systems in managing mental health conditions and related psychosocial problems more effectively. Services include assessment, screening, treatment planning, crisis intervention, provision of short-term, brief therapy, referral, consultation, behavioral care management and advocacy. Collaborates with other members of the health care team or community-based services as needed to improve client access and provide continuous, comprehensive, and affordable health care. Practices following the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers or appropriate licensing board. The Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist is a key clinical resource responsible for delivering evidence-based behavioral health services to patients in an ambulatory setting. This role provides individual, family, and group therapy, clinical assessments, care coordination, and referrals. The specialist works closely with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and ensure compassionate, culturally responsive care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited program in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
- Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW) with clinical designation, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP).
- Minimum of 2 years in healthcare social work or counseling/psychotherapy.
Nice To Haves
- Fully Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) with clinical designation, or Fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) with Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification.
- 2 years of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct clinical services including psychotherapy, assessments, and care planning
- Utilize evidence-based interventions tailored to individual and family needs
- Coordinate care with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams
- Document clinical notes, assessments, and progress in the EMR with accuracy and timeliness
- Assist patients and families in identifying and accessing community resources
- Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed care
- Engage in collaborative treatment planning and problem-solving
- May provide bilingual services if applicable
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards of clinical practice
- Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Day 1 benefits – comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 403(b) with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, mission-driven environment
- Trinity Health offers DailyPay for eligible colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
