Behavioral Services Specialist

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a dedicated clinician for night shifts within inpatient and outpatient rehab settings. The role involves comprehensive clinical services, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families, with careful documentation and coordination with physicians and care teams.

The position requires a Master's degree and licensure, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based care aligned with Trinity Health's mission.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or counseling.
• Licensing appropriate to the profession.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services to patients, families and others, including mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling and referrals.
• Provides supportive intervention for situational distress, illnesses, and trauma; supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and neglect.
• Prepares documentation for services, maintains records, and enters charges for services.
• Obtains informed consents and other required documents for admission to program.
• Maintains rapport and cooperative relationships; resolves conflicts constructively.
• Maintains patient and hospital information confidentiality among appropriate personnel.
• Adheres to safety standards and reports hazards to management.
• Demonstrates Trinity Health System mission, values, and standards of conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical and analytical skills

Psychiatric nosology knowledge

Verbal and written communication

EHR/software skills

Education

Master's degree (MSW/psychology/nursing/counseling)

Licensure appropriate to the profession

Job description

Description

Provides direct clinical services to patients, families, and significant others in various settings, including inpatient rehab unit and the outpatient rehab program. Based upon clinical assessments and considering age‑specific, developmental and cultural needs of the individual, makes recommendations to physicians regarding appropriate service needs and works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, other hospital and community providers to facilitate the initiation of appropriate services. May also provide short‑term, focused clinical treatment services.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night Shift

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services to patients, families and others, including mental health and chemical dependency evaluations, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling and referrals for additional services.
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• Provides supportive intervention for situational distress, illnesses, and trauma; intervention and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and neglect.
• Provides patient and family information and education regarding medical and mental health issues relevant to the setting.
• Prepares documentation for all services provided, including maintaining contact records, clinical evaluations, supportive services and disposition plans. Enters charges for services provided at time of service.
• Obtains appropriate informed consents and/or other legally required documents for admission to program.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Trinity Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Conduct of Trinity Health Systems.

Other Functions And Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

• Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or counseling.
• Licensing appropriate to the profession.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Clinical and analytical skills necessary to assess an individual's needs for behavioral health services, including evaluation of the individual's risk for dangerousness to self or others.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic nosology and criteria.
• Demonstrated competence with verbal and written communication skills that offer concise, relevant, timely communication and/or documentation of clinical assessments.
• Ability to learn and utilize various software, database applications and electronic health records.

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.