Behavioral Health Specialist I - Oxford & Lake Orion

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 role 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 specialist coordinates care with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers; screens and assesses patients for common mental health and substance use disorders; educates patients about behavioral health conditions and treatment options; and monitors symptoms, treatment response, and medication side effects through in-person and telehealth interactions. The role also supports psychotropic medication management, delivers brief interventions such as Behavioral Activation, tracks outcomes, and documents clinical encounters.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level