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Description: Join our Collaborative Care team! Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Behavioral Health Collaborative Care team. In this role, you'll support patients experiencing behavioral health concerns through assessment, care coordination, brief evidence-based interventions, patient education, and ongoing symptom monitoring that improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience.
Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders Provide patient education regarding behavioral health conditions and available treatment options Monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment response, and medication side effects through in-person and telehealth interactions Support psychotropic medication management by promoting treatment adherence and identifying barriers to care.
Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions such as Behavioral Activation and other structure therapeutic approaches. Track patient outcomes and document clinical encounters. What We're Looking For:
Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university. CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid Michigan clinical licensure (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar applicable licensure). MINIMUM
Experience assessing and treating common mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred. Experience utilizing evidence-based interventions such as CBT, PST, or Behavioral Activation preferred. Experience working with individuals with co-occurring behavioral and physical health conditions preferred.
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group? Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible colleagues. Predictable outpatient schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
Collaborative team environment with strong provider partnerships. Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities. Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan.
At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, we're committed to delivering exceptional care through our core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to have you join our team. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
About the role
Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers