Collaborative Care Behavioral Health Specialist

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health.
• Valid Michigan clinical licensure (LMSW, LPC, LMFT or similar).
• Experience assessing and treating common mental health and/or substance use disorders; CBT/PST/Behavioral Activation preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Care coordination

Assessment

CBT

Patient education

Telehealth

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

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.