Behavioral Services Specialist

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

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a qualified clinician to provide direct clinical services in both inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab programs. You will base assessments on age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs and collaborate with physicians and the care team to initiate appropriate services.

The role includes conducting mental health and chemical dependency evaluations, crisis intervention, documentation, informed consent, and maintaining confidentiality, while upholding the Mission and

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or counseling.
• Licensing appropriate to the profession.
• Ability to assess behavioral health needs and risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to patients, families and others.
• Perform mental health and chemical dependency evaluations; crisis intervention.
• Offer supportive counseling and referrals for additional services.
• Prepare documentation for services and maintain patient records.
• Obtain informed consents for admission to the program.
• Maintain confidentiality and discuss patient information only with appropriate personnel.
• Promote safe practices and uphold Trinity Health System standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

EHR systems

Education

Master's degree in social work/psychology/nursing/counseling

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Night ShiftDescription: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.

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.
• Provides supportive intervention for situational distress, illnesses, and trauma; intervention and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and neglect.

3. Provides patient and family information and education regarding medical and mental health issues relevant to the setting.

4. 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.

5. Obtains appropriate informed consents and/or other legally required documents for admission to program.

6. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

1. Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or counseling.

• Licensing appropriate to the profession.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. 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.