Behavorial Health Therapist
About The Position
As part of NMHSI’s patient-centered health model (PCMH), the Behavioral Health Therapist provides traditional counseling and integrated behavioral health services to patients of all ages. This licensed clinician works closely within a team-based model to support patients’ emotional, psychological, and physical well-being through coordinated, high-quality care. This role will also spend a few days each week at Manistee Area Public Schools, offering school-based behavioral health services for students ages 5–21 in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary school team. View full job description for more details.
Requirements
- Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan
- LLMSW or LLPC considered; CAADC preferred but not required
- Experience providing mental health services in a community-based setting preferred
- Knowledge of behavioral health integration within a primary care environment is a plus
- Strong teamwork, communication, and crisis intervention skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments for adults, adolescents, and children
- Provide diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy using a variety of modalities
- Offer short-term behavioral interventions, crisis management, and care coordination
- Collaborate with medical providers to address behavioral health needs in primary care
- Provide school-based behavioral health support in coordination with school administrators, teachers, and the school-based health center team
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, quality improvement efforts, and population health projects
- Maintain updated community resource connections and make appropriate referrals
- Complete timely documentation, assessments, and billing requirements within the EHR
- Provide consultation, training, and support to primary care and dental staff on behavioral health topics
Benefits
- Medical benefits through BCBS of Michigan or BCN
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Employer-sponsored group term life insurance
- Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)
- Voluntary life insurance options
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with Roth option and employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
