Behavioral Health Specialist - Waterford, Primary Care
About The Position
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Behavioral Health Specialist to join its Behavioral Health Collaborative Care team. The specialist supports patients experiencing behavioral health concerns through assessment, care coordination, brief evidence-based interventions, patient education, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. The role collaborates closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers. It includes screening and assessing patients for common mental health and substance use disorders; educating patients about behavioral health conditions and treatment options; monitoring symptoms, treatment response, and medication side effects through in-person and telehealth interactions; supporting psychotropic medication management; delivering brief interventions; and tracking outcomes and documenting clinical encounters. The position offers a predictable outpatient schedule, a collaborative team environment, and career growth and development opportunities. Eligible colleagues receive benefits beginning on their first day, with no waiting period.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university.
- Valid Michigan clinical licensure, such as LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar applicable licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assessing and treating common mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Experience using evidence-based interventions such as CBT, PST, or Behavioral Activation.
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring behavioral and physical health conditions.
Responsibilities
- Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers.
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provide patient education about behavioral health conditions and available treatment options.
- Monitor changes in clinical symptoms, treatment response, and medication side effects through in-person and telehealth interactions.
- Support psychotropic medication management by promoting treatment adherence and identifying barriers to care.
- Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions, such as Behavioral Activation and other structured therapeutic approaches.
- Track patient outcomes and document clinical encounters.
Benefits
- Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible colleagues.
- Predictable outpatient schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
