Ambulatory Behavioral Health Specialist - Muskegon

Employment Type: Full time 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: 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.