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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Serves as a professional behavioral health provider embedded in primary care and specialty 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum: Accredited Master's level program in clinical social work, counseling or psychology.

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: Limited Licensed by the Michigan Board of Social Work as a Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker with clinical

designation or Licensed Professional Counselor or Limited Licensed Psychologist.

Preferred: Fully Licensed by the Michigan Board of Social Work as a Licensed Mater’s Social Worker with clinical designation or

fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or or Limited Licensed Psychologist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug

Counselor certification.

Related Experience

Minimum: Two years of experience in health care social work and/or counseling/psychotherapy.

Preferred: Two years of experience in health care social work and/or counseling/psychotherapy in an ambulatory setting.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum: Interpersonal skills necessary to provide counseling and interact effectively with clients, families, and colleagues. Use of

evidence-based clinical interventions at the individual, family, and group levels. Analytic skills to assess client needs, develop

treatment plans, and provide sound advice and guidance. Knowledge of and ability to work with a broad range of cultural diversity.

Effective psychotherapy skills; strong report writing/documentation skills; ability to manage a variety of tasks and problems at the

same time; high level of initiative and ability to self-direct to solve problems; ability to work collaboratively with peers in a similar

role.

Position may require bilingual Spanish ability.

Preferred: Strong knowledge of community resources for patients and their families

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.

Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical/Mental

Minimum: Ability to work with a high level of activity, distractions, and numerous interruptions. Multiple assignments often need to

be prioritized daily. Sitting for long periods of time. Ability to walk requests/reports around to other locations in or near the hospital

complex. Some travel required for work-related meetings. Ability to bend, stoop and reach above head, lift, and carry. Requires fine

motor skills. Extensive use of keyboard, repetitive tasks of typing and phone use. Long periods of listening to phone calls. Ability to

coordinate work so deadlines are met. Requires flexibility in work hours. Ability to troubleshoot variety of problems. Ability to lift up

to a maximum of 35lbs. and perform push/pull tasks requiring a maximum force of 35 lbs. Ability to physically operate safe patient

movement equipment in compliance with the Safe Patient Movement Policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Posting

**Job Title:** Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist

**Location:** Grand Rapids

**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** 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:** Master’s degree from an accredited program in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.

Licensure

+ **Required:**

+ Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW) with clinical designation, or

+ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or

+ Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP).

+ **Preferred:**

+ Fully Licensed Master’s 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.

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