Behavioral Health Therapist & Consultant

Family Health Center•Kalamazoo, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Consultant/Behavioral Health Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary primary care team serving a diverse and underserved patient population. The role delivers integrated behavioral health services within the medical clinic using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, including brief, evidence-based interventions, crisis assessments, substance use evaluations, and care coordination to support whole-person health. The position combines integrated consultation with traditional one-to-one therapy in a collaborative, mission-driven setting. Work takes place in a clinical primary care environment with direct patient interaction and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, urgent or crisis situations, and emotionally charged interactions. The employer may modify the duties and functions of the job description based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, counseling psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Current, active Michigan licensure as an LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, or LLPC.
Must be in good standing with the State of Michigan.
Limited-license candidates must be actively working toward full licensure and eligible for clinical supervision.
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and timely decision-making.
Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats.
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Value diverse perspectives and promote inclusive dialogue.
Uphold ethical standards and organizational values.
Demonstrate cultural humility and respect for diverse populations.
Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality, including HIPAA compliance.
Welcome feedback and foster a positive team culture.
Complete documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
Adhere to clinic safety protocols and risk management procedures.
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking within the clinic environment.
Regular use of hands for documentation and EMR use.
Occasionally lift supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds.
Clear verbal communication and active listening.
Visual acuity for documentation and patient assessment.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating both mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience providing individual and group therapy.
Experience delivering brief, solution-focused interventions.
Experience working in an integrated or primary care setting.
Familiarity with the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model.
Experience serving diverse and underserved populations.
Experience in an FQHC or community health setting.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Conduct brief behavioral health screenings for adults, adolescents, and children.
Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care.
Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders within scope of licensure.
Deliver brief, solution-focused, evidence-based interventions consistent with the PCBH model.
Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy as assigned.
Facilitate evidence-based groups for conditions such as substance use disorders, anxiety, chronic pain, and behavioral concerns.
Conduct crisis assessments and coordinate psychiatric hospitalization when clinically indicated.
Develop integrated treatment plans that consider patient strengths, risk factors, and family and community supports.
Monitor treatment progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
Assess discharge readiness throughout treatment.
Participate in same-day access and warm handoffs from medical providers.
Provide consultation to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care team members.
Collaborate to address psychosocial factors affecting chronic disease management and overall health outcomes.
Coordinate care with internal and external providers, with patient consent.
Facilitate referrals to specialty behavioral health and community-based services.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
Engage in community collaboratives to strengthen integrated service delivery.
Participate in ongoing training related to behavioral health and integrated care.
Provide consultation and education to primary care staff on brief interventions, behavioral activation, substance use and recovery, medication use and misuse, communication strategies, and wellness and self-management.
Practice within a population-based, time-limited intervention framework consistent with PCBH.
Deliver patient-centered care integrating clinical expertise, research evidence, and patient preferences.
Promote health literacy, self-sufficiency, rehabilitation, and recovery.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
Follow organizational ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, safety protocols, risk management procedures, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, licensure standards, and EMR security standards.
Adapt to changing patient acuity and clinic workflows and demonstrate initiative in improving care delivery and patient outcomes.