Behavioral Health Specialist LMSW - Lakeshore

Trinity Health•Fruitport, MI

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist is embedded within primary care and specialty settings in the Lakeshore area (Fruitport, Muskegon, and Whitehall), delivering behavioral health services to support patients and families managing mental health conditions and related psychosocial concerns. The role provides assessment, diagnostic support, brief therapeutic interventions, crisis response, care coordination, and consultation in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Services are delivered in alignment with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. The position serves people of all ages and uses a compassionate, recovery-oriented, client-centered approach. It includes screening and assessment, individualized treatment planning, short-term therapy and counseling, crisis and care management, patient and family education, outcome monitoring, coordination with community providers, and consultation to clinical staff. The specialist also maintains clinical documentation, supports quality improvement and training initiatives, participates in organizational activities, and may supervise interns as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited program.
Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) with clinical designation in Michigan.
At least two years of experience in healthcare social work and/or counseling or psychotherapy.
Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Commitment to patient-centered, recovery-focused care.

Nice To Haves

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC).
Experience in an ambulatory or integrated care setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and intake assessments and review electronic health records.
Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to diagnostic formulation using DSM-5 criteria.
Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans with clients, including measurable goals and appropriate interventions.
Provide short-term psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, families, and groups across all age ranges.
Deliver crisis intervention, triage, and behavioral care management services.
Promote recovery-oriented, client-centered care and educate patients and families about mental health conditions and self-management strategies.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation in accordance with clinical and billing standards.
Coordinate services with community providers and support systems to ensure continuity of care.
Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans based on outcomes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and communicate patient progress, recommendations, and care updates through the EHR and team discussions.
Provide consultation and behavioral health guidance to providers and staff.
Use EHRs, registries, and care tools for documentation, communication, and performance tracking.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain licensure and engage in ongoing professional development.
Participate in team meetings, committees, and organizational initiatives.
Support research, quality improvement, and training initiatives as applicable.
Provide supervision to interns as assigned and perform other duties as needed.