Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist Muskegon

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Serves as a professional behavioral health provider embedded in primary care and speciality settings. Is responsible for providing
behavioral health services to assist patient and their support systems in managing mental health conditions and related psychosocial
problems more effectively. Services include assessment screening treatment planning crisis intervention provision of short-term
brief therapy referral consultation behavioral care management and advocacy. Collaborates with other members of the health care
team or community-based services as needed to improve client access and provide continuous comprehensive and affordable health
care. Practices following the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers or appropriate licensing board.

Job Title: Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: Muskegon
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift

Why Trinity Health

• Day 1 benefits comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage

• 403(b) with employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Supportive mission-driven environment

• Trinity Health offers DailyPay for eligible colleagues

Position Summary:

The Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist is a key clinical resource responsible for delivering evidence-based behavioral health services to patients in an ambulatory setting. This role provides individual family and group therapy clinical assessments care coordination and referrals. The specialist works closely with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and ensure compassionate culturally responsive care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct clinical services including psychotherapy assessments and care planning

• Utilize evidence-based interventions tailored to individual and family needs

• Coordinate care with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams

• Document clinical notes assessments and progress in the EMR with accuracy and timeliness

• Assist patients and families in identifying and accessing community resources

• Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed care

• Engage in collaborative treatment planning and problem-solving

• May provide bilingual services if applicable

• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards of clinical practice

• Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Masters degree from an accredited program in Clinical Social Work Counseling or Psychology.

Licensure

• Required:

  • Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker (LLMSW) with clinical designation or

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or

  • Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP).

• Preferred:

  • Fully Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with clinical designation or

  • Fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or

  • Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) with Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 2 years in healthcare social work or counseling/psychotherapy.

• Preferred: 2 years of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.

Make a meaningful impact on your community while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Apply today to join a mission-focused team committed to behavioral health excellence.

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.

Required Experience:

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