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Position Title: Behavioral Resource Specialist

Position Summary:

Serves as an integral member of the assigned Trinity Health primary and specialty outpatient clinical care teams within the role of mid-level provider. Responsible for the provision of mental health services, case management support, staff consultation and training, and community education and outreach. Focus of duties will vary depending on academic training, experience and needs of the clinic/patients.

What the Behavioral Resource Specialist will need:

Masters in clinical social work or licensed professional counselors MA, LPC; MS, LPC

Eligible for licensure by the Michigan Board of Social Work as a Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW) or Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW).

Completed post graduate supervision and full licensure with applicable experience in medical social work, counseling, case management.

Preferred: One year of experience in medical social work, counseling, general social work.

What the Behavioral Resource Specialist will do:

• Provides triage, comprehensive biopsychosocial and psychiatric assessment, psychotherapy, consultation and care coordination support to geriatric population in their homes.

• Provides individual, family and group therapy; short-term as well as traditional psychotherapy.

• Provide clients with self-management skills and educational information so they can be full participants in their own treatment and recovery.

• Monitors patient progress for achievement of health goals and outcomes.

• Maintains strong, working relationships with other members of the treatment team. Participates in case consultation and department meetings.

• Provides timely feedback to providers about the client's care, treatment recommendations, and progress via verbal communication and current EHR documentation.

• Provides consultation and training to Trinity Health providers and staff.

• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services including linking with other treatment providers as appropriate.

• Coordinates referrals to specialty care and community services.

**Job Title:** Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist – LMSW

**Location:** Fruitport

**Department:** Ambulatory Behavioral Health

**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 – LMSW** 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

Education & Licensure Requirements:

Minimum:

+ Master’s degree from an accredited program in clinical social work

+ Licensed by the Michigan Board of Social Work as a **Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW)** with a **clinical designation**

Preferred:

+ Fully licensed **Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)** with clinical designation

+ Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification

Experience Requirements:

Minimum:

+ Two years of experience in health care social work and/or counseling/psychotherapy

Preferred:

+ Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum:

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support therapeutic relationships

+ Proficiency with evidence-based treatment models at individual, family, and group levels

+ Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations

+ Strong analytical skills to assess needs and develop treatment plans

+ Effective time management and multitasking abilities

+ Strong written documentation and electronic health record skills

+ High initiative and self-direction

+ Collaboration and teamwork within clinical and support teams

Preferred:

+ Strong knowledge of local and regional community resources

+ Bilingual (Spanish) capability

Physical & Mental Requirements:

+ Ability to manage high activity levels, distractions, and frequent interruptions

+ Capacity for sitting, computer work, and phone communication for long periods

+ Travel to meetings and across the facility as needed

+ Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and perform occasional physical tasks (bending, reaching, pushing/pulling)

+ Fine motor skills and repetitive tasks required

+ Must be flexible with hours and capable of troubleshooting diverse challenges

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran