Behavioral Health Specialist — Collaborative Care Focus

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Predictable outpatient schedule

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work in Southeast Michigan

Job summary

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist to join the Collaborative Care team. You will support patients with behavioral health concerns through assessment, care coordination, brief evidence-based interventions, and symptom monitoring to improve outcomes and patient experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers and psychiatric consultants, education on treatment options, and monitoring for side effects,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university.
• Valid Michigan clinical licensure (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar applicable licensure).
• Experience assessing and treating common mental health and/or substance use disorders; experience with CBT, PST, or Behavioral Activation; experience with co-occurring conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate behavioral health care with primary care providers and psychiatric consultants.
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders.
• Educate patients about behavioral health conditions and treatment options.
• Monitor clinical symptoms, treatment response, and medication side effects through in-person and telehealth visits.
• Support psychotropic medication management by promoting adherence and identifying barriers to care.
• Deliver brief evidence-based interventions such as Behavioral Activation.
• Track outcomes and document clinical encounters.

Skills

Assessment

Care coordination

Evidence-based interventions

Patient education

Symptom monitoring

Telehealth

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist to join the Collaborative Care team. You will support patients with behavioral health concerns through assessment, care coordination, brief evidence-based interventions, and symptom monitoring to improve outcomes and patient experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers and psychiatric consultants, education on treatment options, and monitoring for side effects,