Behavioral Health Therapist

Essential Job Duties If hired as an LMSW for this position, you are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus. Accepts referrals from the care team regarding patients’ behavioral health needs. Responds in a timely manner and in a form of communication that is collaborative and reaches the care team effectively. Provides and documents referrals as needed to appropriate providers/resources both within and outside GLBHC. Integrated (10%) Substance Use Disorder (10%) Traditional (10%) Children/Adolescent (10%) Mixed (10%)

MIHP (10%)

Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and interventions for behavioral health, substance use needs, and/or social determinants of health. When assessment indicates, recommends referral to a different specialty provider, other member of the care team, and/or consultation. Provides counseling/behavioral health services to patients on an individual, couples, family, and/or group basis. Integrated (30%) Substance Use Disorder (30%) Traditional (25%) Children/Adolescent (30%) Mixed (30%)

MIHP (30%)

Assists the care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self‑management of chronic conditions (mental and physical). Integrated (15%) Substance Use Disorder (5%) Traditional (10%) Children/Adolescent (5%) Mixed (15%)

MIHP (5%)

Consults and collaborates with patient and care team regarding the recommended behavioral health intervention(s). Through a consultative and collaborative relationship, communicates the behavioral health intervention(s) as a recommendation to the patient and care team. Integrated (10%) Substance Use Disorder (20%) Traditional (15%) Children/Adolescent (20%) Mixed (10%)

MIHP (20%)

Assists in the detection of at risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. If needed and/or required, uses available screening tools, psychological stressors assessment, and diagnostic codes in conducting initial screening to determine level of risk or determine if referral to another agency is needed. Integrated (10%) Substance Use Disorder (10%) Traditional (10%) Children/Adolescent (10%) Mixed (10%)

MIHP (10%)

Meets standards for quality and utilization and follows GLBHC policies, procedures, and expectations. Integrated (5%) Substance Use Disorder (5%) Traditional (5%) Children/Adolescent (5%) Mixed (5%)

MIHP (5%)

Maintains pertinent, accurate, and timely documentation. Integrated (5%) Substance Use Disorder (5%) Traditional (10%) Children/Adolescent (5%) Mixed (5%)

MIHP (5%)

Assists in monitoring the behavioral health needs at the assigned site and makes recommendations to the immediate supervisor identifying gaps or potential opportunities for improvement. Integrated (5%) Substance Use Disorder (5%) Traditional (5%) Children/Adolescent (5%) Mixed (5%)

MIHP (5%)

Attends and actively participates in huddles, staff meetings, case conferences, and meetings that support GLBHC behavioral health care models to provide comprehensive care for patients. Integrated (5%) Substance Use Disorder (5%) Traditional (5%) Children/Adolescent (5%) Mixed (5%)

MIHP (5%)

Displays a positive and professional attitude, interacts well with colleagues and leadership, and approaches the job with enthusiasm and passion for serving GLBHC patients. Integrated (5%) Substance Use Disorder (5%) Traditional (5%) Children/Adolescent (5%) Mixed (5%) MIHP (5%) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Marginal Job Duties Other duties as assigned. Provides regular supervision to school‑based therapists. Job Specifications Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited graduate school. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Licensure: Licensed or Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. SUD: Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) certification preferred based upon grant or position specifications. Enrolled in a Development Plan as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with MCBAP or additional certification preferred based upon grant or position specifications. Experience: Preferred minimum of three (3) years of experience in a behavioral health setting. If Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker, must obtain license in a timely manner and be actively pursuing. Be in good standing and continue to be in good standing with expectations regarding licensure. SUD: Previous substance abuse experience preferred based upon grant or position specifications or additional experience required based upon grant or position specifications. Skills: Skilled in written and oral communication. Able to demonstrate positive customer service skills. Basic computer skills and ability to work in an electronic medical record. Interpersonal Skills: Able to prioritize activities on a short and long‑term basis and handle multiple tasks efficiently. Functions effectively in the treatment of patients. Able to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately. Able to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with clinical management, members of the executive structure, Board of Directors, business associates, and community groups. Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Hours of Work: Full time or Part time; Flexible and varied. Travel: Travel may be required within the service area. Use of personal vehicle is possible. Reimbursement commensurate with corporate policy and IRS guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Lakes Bay Health Centers