Trinity Health MI
Behavioral Health Specialist - East Paris
Trinity Health MI, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Behavioral Health Specialist – East Paris
Job Title:
Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist
Location:
East Paris Primary Care
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Shift:
Day Shift
Serves as a professional behavioral health provider embedded in primary care and specialty settings. Is responsible for providing behavioral health services to assist patients and their support systems in managing mental health conditions and related psychosocial problems more effectively. Services include assessment, screening, treatment planning, crisis intervention, provision of short‑term, brief therapy, referral, consultation, behavioral care management and advocacy. Collaborates with other members of the health care team or community‑based services as needed to improve client access and provide continuous, comprehensive, and affordable health care. Practices following the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.
Benefits
Day 1 benefits – comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive, mission‑driven environment
Trinity Health offers DailyPay for eligible colleagues
Position Summary The Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist is a key clinical resource responsible for delivering evidence‑based behavioral health services to patients in an ambulatory setting. This role provides individual, family, and group therapy, clinical assessments, care coordination, and referrals. The specialist works closely with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and ensure compassionate, culturally responsive care.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver direct clinical services including psychotherapy, assessments, and care planning
Utilize evidence‑based interventions tailored to individual and family needs
Coordinate care with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams
Document clinical notes, assessments, and progress in the EMR with accuracy and timeliness
Assist patients and families in identifying and accessing community resources
Provide culturally competent and trauma‑informed care
Engage in collaborative treatment planning and problem‑solving
May provide bilingual services if applicable
Maintain compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards of clinical practice
Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree from an accredited program in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology
Licensure
Required:
Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW) with clinical designation, or
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or
Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP).
Preferred:
Fully Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) with clinical designation, or
Fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or
Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) with Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification.
Experience
Required: Minimum of 2 years in healthcare social work or counseling/psychotherapy
Preferred: 2 years of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting
Commitment to Equity 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.
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Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist
Location:
East Paris Primary Care
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Shift:
Day Shift
Serves as a professional behavioral health provider embedded in primary care and specialty settings. Is responsible for providing behavioral health services to assist patients and their support systems in managing mental health conditions and related psychosocial problems more effectively. Services include assessment, screening, treatment planning, crisis intervention, provision of short‑term, brief therapy, referral, consultation, behavioral care management and advocacy. Collaborates with other members of the health care team or community‑based services as needed to improve client access and provide continuous, comprehensive, and affordable health care. Practices following the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.
Benefits
Day 1 benefits – comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive, mission‑driven environment
Trinity Health offers DailyPay for eligible colleagues
Position Summary The Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist is a key clinical resource responsible for delivering evidence‑based behavioral health services to patients in an ambulatory setting. This role provides individual, family, and group therapy, clinical assessments, care coordination, and referrals. The specialist works closely with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and ensure compassionate, culturally responsive care.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver direct clinical services including psychotherapy, assessments, and care planning
Utilize evidence‑based interventions tailored to individual and family needs
Coordinate care with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams
Document clinical notes, assessments, and progress in the EMR with accuracy and timeliness
Assist patients and families in identifying and accessing community resources
Provide culturally competent and trauma‑informed care
Engage in collaborative treatment planning and problem‑solving
May provide bilingual services if applicable
Maintain compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards of clinical practice
Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree from an accredited program in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology
Licensure
Required:
Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW) with clinical designation, or
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or
Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP).
Preferred:
Fully Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) with clinical designation, or
Fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or
Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) with Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification.
Experience
Required: Minimum of 2 years in healthcare social work or counseling/psychotherapy
Preferred: 2 years of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting
Commitment to Equity 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.
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