Behavioral Health Specialist- Towsley Primary Care

Trinity Health

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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 the patient experience. The role involves close collaboration with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers, with patient interactions conducted in person and via telehealth.

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 utilizing evidence-based interventions such as CBT, PST, or Behavioral Activation.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring behavioral and physical health conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Educate patients 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.
• Collaborative team environment with strong provider partnerships.
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time