Behavioral Health Therapist

ALCONA HEALTH CENTER; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Low-cost health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

ALCONA HEALTH CENTER in Harbor Springs is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to assess, manage, and counsel patients within a primary care setting. The role includes creating care plans, providing individual and group counseling, and collaborating with primary care providers.

The ideal candidate possesses a Michigan license in social work or counseling, and CPR certification. This full-time position offers generous benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license in Michigan, LMSW/LPC preferred.
• Experience with mental health services and community resources.
• Strong communication skills required for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with behavioral health problems.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Create and manage patient care plans.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Care plan management

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Current license to practice social work or counseling in Michigan

CPR certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Therapist

Job ID: A26-005

Location: Harbor Springs

Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non‑profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Northern MI communities we serve, offering medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services. As a member of the AHC family, you will join a team of over 300 coworkers, all devoted to providing quality health care to all residents of our communities, regardless of their ability to pay.

Your Valued Contributions

Identifies, triages and manages patients with behavioral health problems within the primary care setting.

• Assesses patients’ with mental health and/or psychological issues, creates care plans, and manages care plans with a care team of primary care providers.
  • Conducts patient intakes focused on diagnostic and functional evaluation, makes appropriate mental health treatment recommendations to the primary care providers, and establishes positive rapport with patients.
  • Provides brief, focused intervention for patients as necessary, including but not limited to substance abuse issues.
  • Provides individual, family, and group counseling.
  • Provides episodic counseling services to patients in acute crisis.
  • Communicates with other care team members, including providers, regarding patients’ health as necessary.
  • Advises primary care provider on which care settings best serve the needs of the patient.
  • Follows up with all patients and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
  • Refers patients to internal health center providers and resources as well as external providers and resources.
  • Assists patients with, and refers patients to, appropriate public benefits, vocational rehabilitation, social support, housing and other appropriate community resources.
  • Provides patients with education regarding their care plans, any mental disorder self‑management techniques, and any coping mechanisms for medication side‑effects as necessary.
  • Utilizes motivational treatment methods with patients with, or at risk for, physical disorders and helps them make healthier lifestyle choices.
  • Assists patients in complying with any medical treatment initiated by the primary care provider, such as offering strategies to cope with medication side effects.
• Acts as the health center resource for behavioral health.
  • Provides training and assistance in the techniques/practices of tasks.
  • Leads group discussions, problem solving and project activities as necessary.
  • Provides behavioral health management consultation and training to clinic management, providers and other staff as appropriate.
• Maintains all appropriate reports, charts, and documentation, including patient progress and diagnostic information.

Required Training & Experience

• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• Must possess a current license to practice social work, counseling, or psychology in the state of Michigan (LMSW/LPC) and CAADC preferred. Limited License Social Worker or Limited License Professional Counselor may be considered.

We’re Here for You

Supporting Balance: Full time, negotiable starting wage dependent on education and experience, predictable scheduling, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days.

Supporting Your Health: Low deductible medical, Rx, vision & dental insurance at a minimal cost for employee.

Supporting Your Future: Retirement savings plan, FSA, life, AD&D, short/long term disability insurance.

Supporting Your Education: Continuing education assistance program. Employment with AHC may also qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Ready to Get Started?

Resumes and cover letters are accepted and welcomed in addition to your completed application.

Questions can be sent to [e-mail]

Fighting Against Discrimination

Alcona Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Alcona Health Center is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alcona Health Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and transgender status), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alcona Health Center will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alcona Health Center encourages applicants of all ages.

Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.