Behavioral Health Therapist- Integrated

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers•Bay City, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Behavioral Health Therapist who will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and interventions for behavioral health, substance use, and social determinants of health needs. The therapist will work collaboratively with a care team to manage patient care, improve self-management of chronic conditions, and detect at-risk patients. The role involves maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to company policies, and contributing to the improvement of behavioral health services at assigned sites. A positive and professional attitude is expected, along with enthusiasm for serving patients.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited graduate school.
Licensed as a Licensed or Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.
Skilled in written and oral communication.
Able to demonstrate positive customer service skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to work in an electronic medical record.
Able to prioritize activities on a short and long-term basis.
Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
Functions effectively in the treatment of patients.
Able to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately.
Able to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with clinical management, members of the executive structure, Board of Directors, business associates, and community groups.
If Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker, must obtain license in a timely manner and be actively pursuing.
Be in good standing and continue to be in good standing with expectations regarding licensure.

Nice To Haves

Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) certification preferred based upon grant or position specifications.
Enrolled in a Development Plan as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with MCBAP OR additional certification preferred based upon grant or position specifications.
Preferred minimum of three (3) years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
SUD: Previous substance abuse experience preferred based upon grant or position specifications OR additional experience required based upon grant or position specifications.

Responsibilities

Accept referrals regarding patients’ behavioral health needs and respond in a timely and collaborative manner.
Provide and document referrals to appropriate internal and external providers/resources.
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and interventions for behavioral health, substance use, and social determinants of health needs.
Recommend referral to specialty providers or other care team members when assessment indicates.
Provide counseling/behavioral health services to patients on an individual, couples, family, and/or group basis.
Assist the care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education.
Consult and collaborate with patients and the care team regarding recommended behavioral health interventions.
Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Use available screening tools, psychological stressors assessment, and diagnostic codes for initial screening.
Meet standards for quality and utilization and follow company policies and procedures.
Maintain pertinent, accurate, and timely documentation.
Monitor behavioral health needs at assigned sites and make recommendations to immediate supervisor.
Attend and actively participate in huddles, staff meetings, case conferences, and meetings supporting care models.
Display a positive and professional attitude, interact well with colleagues and leadership, and approach the job with enthusiasm.
Provide regular supervision to school-based therapists.