Behavioral Health Therapist

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health centers organization in Owosso, Michigan, is seeking a behavioral health professional to provide assessments, diagnosis, and interventions for patients. Responsibilities include accepting referrals, developing care management processes, and collaborating with the care team. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in social work or counseling, relevant licensure, and at least three years of experience in a behavioral health setting. The position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours and involves potential travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling from an accredited graduate school.
• Licensed or Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Accepts referrals from the care team regarding patients’ behavioral health needs.
• Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and interventions.
• Develops care management processes and patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accepts referrals from the care team regarding patients’ behavioral health needs. Responds in a timely manner and in a collaborative communication style that reaches the care team effectively. Provides and documents referrals as needed to appropriate providers/resources both within and outside GLBHC.
  • Integrated (10%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (10%)
  • Traditional (10%)
  • Children/Adolescent (10%)
  • Mixed (10%)
  • MIHP (10%)
• Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and interventions for behavioral health, substance use, or social determinants of health. Recommends referral to a specialty provider, another care team member, or a consultation when indicated. Provides counseling/behavioral health services to patients on an individual, couples, family, and/or group basis.
  • Integrated (30%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (30%)
  • Traditional (25%)
  • Children/Adolescent (30%)
  • Mixed (30%)
  • MIHP (30%)
• Assists the care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self‑management of chronic conditions (mental and physical).
  • Integrated (15%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (5%)
  • Traditional (10%)
  • Children/Adolescent (5%)
  • Mixed (15%)
  • MIHP (5%)
• Consults and collaborates with patients and the care team regarding the recommended behavioral health intervention(s). Communicates the intervention(s) as a recommendation to the patient and care team.
  • Integrated (10%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (20%)
  • Traditional (15%)
  • Children/Adolescent (20%)
  • Mixed (10%)
  • MIHP (20%)
• Assists in the detection of “at‑risk” patients and develops plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. Uses available screening tools, psychological stressors assessment, and diagnostic codes in initial screening to determine level of risk and/or determine if referral to another agency is needed.
  • Integrated (10%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (10%)
  • Traditional (10%)
  • Children/Adolescent (10%)
  • Mixed (10%)
  • MIHP (10%)
• Meets standards for quality and utilization and follows GLBHC policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Integrated (5%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (5%)
  • Traditional (5%)
  • Children/Adolescent (5%)
  • Mixed (5%)
  • MIHP (5%)
• Maintains pertinent, accurate, and timely documentation.
  • Integrated (5%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (5%)
  • Traditional (10%)
  • Children/Adolescent (5%)
  • Mixed (5%)
  • MIHP (5%)
• Assists in monitoring the behavioral health needs at the assigned site and makes recommendations to the immediate supervisor identifying gaps or potential opportunities for improvement.
  • Integrated (5%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (5%)
  • Traditional (5%)
  • Children/Adolescent (5%)
  • Mixed (5%)
  • MIHP (5%)
• Attends and actively participates in huddles, staff meetings, case conferences, and meetings that support GLBHC behavioral health care models to provide comprehensive care for patients.
  • Integrated (5%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (5%)
  • Traditional (5%)
  • Children/Adolescent (5%)
  • Mixed (5%)
  • MIHP (5%)
• Displays a positive and professional attitude, interacts well with colleagues and leadership, and approaches the job with enthusiasm and passion for serving GLBHC patients.
  • Integrated (5%)
  • Substance Use Disorder (5%)
  • Traditional (5%)
  • Children/Adolescent (5%)
  • Mixed (5%)
  • MIHP (5%)
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provides regular supervision to school‑based therapists.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited graduate school. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Licensure: Licensed or Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. SUD: Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) certification preferred based upon grant or position specifications. Enrolled in a Development Plan as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with MCBAP or additional certification preferred based upon grant or position specifications.
• Experience: Preferred minimum of three (3) years of experience in a behavioral health setting. If Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker, must obtain license in a timely manner and be actively pursuing. Be in good standing and continue to be in good standing with expectations regarding licensure. SUD: Previous substance abuse experience preferred based upon grant or position specifications OR additional experience required based upon grant or position specifications.
• Skills: Skilled in written and oral communication. Able to demonstrate positive customer service skills. Basic computer skills and ability to work in an electronic medical record.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to prioritize activities on a short and long‑term basis and handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Functions effectively in the treatment of patients. Able to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately. Able to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with clinical management, members of the executive structure, Board of Directors, business associates, and community groups.
• Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Hours of Work: Full time or Part time; Flexible and varied.
• Travel: Travel may be required within the service area. Use of personal vehicle is possible. Reimbursement commensurate with corporate policy and IRS guidelines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.