Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Henry Ford Health; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, seeks a licensed behavioral health clinician to provide counseling services across patient populations. The role focuses on assessment, individual and group therapy, and collaborative care to support treatment from initiation to discharge.

Candidates will have a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, with relevant licensure in Michigan, and may be required to meet BLS provider criteria.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree with at least 3 years experience in counseling, social work or psychology.
• Licensure: MSW, Licensed Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Marriage & Family Therapist per Michigan boards.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals.
• Administers individual and group therapy; maintains thorough and confidential records.
• Evaluates progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Provides information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
• Works with patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure collaborative care from initiation to discharge.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

BLS Provider

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Provides behavioral health counseling services.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals.
• Administers individual and group therapy. Maintains thorough and confidential records of observations.
• Evaluates progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
• Works directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Masters Degree with at least 3 years experience in the field of counseling, social work or psychology (Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required).

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED One or more of the following required:

• Licensed Master Social Worker credentialed from the Michigan Board of Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Verified by local Credentialing Office. - Licensed Counselor credentialed from the Michigan Board of Counseling obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Verified by local Credentialing Office. - Licensed Psychologist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Psychology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Verified by local Credentialing Office. - Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any issuing authority accepted.
• Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association accepted.