Behavorial Health Therapist
About The Position
As the Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide care for a range of behavioral health conditions, chronic medical issues, and adverse health behaviors by consulting with primary care to perform brief, focused assessments and interventions with patients. You will work with Primary care to assist patients in making behavioral changes to optimize their own health. Other services such as extensive evaluation, traditional therapy or prolonged care may be utilized where patients require more intensive services. In this position, you will link patients to specialty behavioral health services.
Requirements
- LPC/LMSW licensure in State of Michigan or other related fields - supervision provided for limited license
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and develop and maintain professional working relationships with site and administrative staff.
- Possess Skills in motivation, self-direction, and punctuality.
- Clinical Experience with provision of mental health services in a community based setting
- Knowledge of health information related to adults, adolescents and/or children
- Ability to work well as part of a team and keep team members updated on current projects and developments
- Remains flexible and calm while performing duties in stressful environments. Contributes to a positive and respectful workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer CAADC credentials for substance abuse
- Knowledge of, and experience working in a primary care facility as a mental/behavioral health specialist preferred
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 Assistant 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
