Integrated Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Therapist (IBH-SUD)

Family Health Care; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Big Rapids, MI, is looking for an Integrated Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Therapist. In this full-time role, you'll provide mental health and substance use disorder services in a primary care and Medication-Assisted Treatment environment. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with medical providers. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in a relevant field, active Michigan licensure, and experience in SUD and co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field required.
• Active Michigan licensure: LMSW - Clinical, LPC, LPCC, LLP, or equivalent.
• Experience working with SUD, MAT, or co-occurring disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated behavioral health services within the MAT workflow.
• Conduct SUD and mental health assessments, including SBIRT screening.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and brief CBT.

Skills

Team-oriented

Crisis management

Strong communication

Engagement skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Active Michigan licensure (LMSW, LPC, LPCC, LLP)

Job description

Family Health Care is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Integrated Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Therapist (IBH-SUD) to join our Big Rapids clinic. This full-time role provides mental health and substance use disorder services within an integrated primary care and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) environment. The clinician will work closely with medical providers, behavioral health staff, and community partners to support patients with co-occurring mental health and SUD needs. This role is ideal for a clinician who values collaborative care, evidence-based practices, and serving rural and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated behavioral health services embedded within the MAT workflow.
• Conduct SUD and mental health assessments, including SBIRT screening.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and brief CBT.
• Facilitate 8-10 week SUD group treatment cycles.
• Support MAT engagement, adherence, and relapse-prevention strategies.
• Reduce no-show rates through engagements, reminders, and addressing treatment barriers.
• Provide crisis intervention, care coordination, and warm handoffs to internal and external partners.
• Participate in referral-tracking, follow-up, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Active Michigan licensure: LMSW - Clinical, LPC, LPCC, LLP, or equivalent.
• Experience working with SUD, MAT, or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Training in MI, CBT, SBIRT, or willingness to obtain training.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, team-based primary care settings.
• Strong communication, engagement, and crisis-management skills.

Location(s): Big Rapids, MI

Employment Type: Full Time

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.