Behavioral Health Specialist (Social Worker)

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Pontiac
Nonprofit • Mission-Driven • Interdisciplinary Team

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

PACE Southeast Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping aging adults live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you’ll provide meaningful, participant-centered behavioral health care - not chase productivity quotas. This is clinical work with purpose, stability, and a team that genuinely has your back - “You are never on an island.”

Work Environment & Team Culture

• Highly collaborative Behavioral Health team across all centers.
• Supportive, compassionate, and empathetic culture.
• Flexible structure - 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will:

Clinical Care:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide individual and group psychotherapy, and offer crisis intervention and urgent consultations.
• Deliver substance use disorder treatment and support participants during psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Follow through on interventions and treatment plans to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate participants and caregivers on behavioral health and psychosocial concerns.

Collaboration & Consultation:

• Serve as a liaison between Primary Care and Psychiatry.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to refine diagnostic impressions and inform treatment plans.
• Provide behavioral health consultation, case reviews, and in-service training to colleagues.

Documentation & Quality:

• Complete timely, accurate EHR documentation.
• Ensure accessibility, safety, and quality in behavioral health services.
• Contribute to improvements in clinical guidelines and organizational practices.

Professional Contribution:

• Participate in committees, workgroups, staff development, and clinical training.
• Support broader organizational initiatives as assigned.

What We Offer

As a nonprofit, we prioritize quality care and work-life balance:

• One remote workday per week
• No evenings or weekends
• Mission-driven work focused on quality, not quotas
• Strong interdisciplinary support
• Reasonable caseloads
• Cohesive, collaborative teams with strong leadership
• Professional development + opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive benefits package: health insurance, dental, vision, 401 (k) matching, paid time off, paid holidays
• Stable salary starting at $59,700
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What You Bring

• Master’s in Social Work (required)
• LMSW or LLMSW (limited license candidates welcome)
• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills
• Commitment to collaborative, compassionate, person-centered care
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center.

Company Description

PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center.