Behavioral Health Specialist - Waterford, Primary Care

IHA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Predictable outpatient schedule

Collaborative team environment

Career growth and advancement

Meaningful work improving patient and

Job summary

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist to join its Behavioral Health Collaborative Care team in Michigan. The role focuses on assessment, care coordination, brief evidence-based interventions, patient education, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes and patient experiences.

Full-time position with day-one benefits and a predictable outpatient schedule.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate behavioral health care with primary care providers and specialists.
• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide patient education on behavioral health conditions and treatments.
• Monitor symptoms and treatment response via in-person and telehealth visits.
• Support psychotropic medication management and adherence.
• Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions (e.g., Behavioral Activation).
• Document patient encounters and track outcomes.

Skills

Care coordination

Telehealth

Assessment

Patient education

Evidence-based interventions

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job 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.

Employment Type

Full time

What You'll Do

• 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

• EDUCATION: 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: 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.

Why Join 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.

About Us

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.