Behavioral Health Counselor

Covenant Community Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Community Care seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide integrated counseling services in a community-focused environment. This full-time role involves working with patients to achieve health goals, conducting screenings, and developing treatment plans. Candidates must hold an LMSW and have at least two years of experience. The position offers comprehensive healthcare and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Vacation, Sick, and Personal time

Paid holidays

401K

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated and outpatient counseling services.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct mental health and substance use screenings.

Skills

Effective team collaboration

Active listening

Professionalism

Excellent communication

Good judgment

Dependability

Organization

Community networking

Education

Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)

Job description

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Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a caring and community-focused environment? At Covenant Community Care, we are a faith-based non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of Detroit with clinics offering integrated medical, dental, and counseling healthcare services. We have an immediate opening for a Full-time Behavioral Health Counselor.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Behavioral Health Provider will provide integrated and outpatient counseling services within a primary care setting, emphasizing screening, brief interventions, and follow-up care as appropriate.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to recognize, treat, and manage mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues.
2. Support patients in achieving their health goals, including treatment compliance, sleep, and coping with health issues.
3. Conduct mental health and substance use screenings; provide referrals as needed, including psychiatry, housing, and basic needs.
4. Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding mental health and substance use.
5. Develop assessments, treatment plans, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual, family, or group settings.
6. Document patient progress and diagnostic information accurately.
7. Communicate patient progress with the care team.
8. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR part 2, and other regulations.
9. Cover for other behavioral health providers as needed.
10. Maintain compliance with licensing requirements, including continuing education.
11. Uphold the Mission of Covenant: "To show and share the love of God..."
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Effective team collaboration and active listening skills.
• Professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive populations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Dependability, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Community networking and advocacy skills.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) – Required
• Minimum two years of experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Dependable and organized

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to sit, handle, and communicate effectively, with physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform in a potentially loud environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• 401K
• Life and disability insurance

Candidates must pass a criminal background check and TB test.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare