Behavioral Health Specialist - Academic OBGYN Pontiac
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
- Behavioral Health Specialist
- Join our Collaborative Care team!
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Behavioral Health Collaborative Care team. In this role, you'll support patients experiencing behavioral health concerns through assessment, care coordination, brief evidence-based interventions, patient education, and ongoing symptom monitoring that improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience.
What You'll Do
Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
- Provide patient education regarding behavioral health conditions and available treatment options
- Monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment response, and medication side effects through in-person and telehealth interactions
- Support psychotropic medication management by promoting treatment adherence and identifying barriers to care.
- Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions such as Behavioral Activation and other structure therapeutic approaches.
- Track patient outcomes and document clinical encounters.
What We're Looking For
Education
Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university.
CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid Michigan clinical licensure (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar applicable licensure).
Minimum Experience
Experience assessing and treating common mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred. Experience utilizing evidence-based interventions such as CBT, PST, or Behavioral Activation preferred. Experience working with individuals with co-occurring behavioral and physical health conditions preferred.
Why Join Trinity Health IHA Medical Group?
- Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible colleagues.
- Predictable outpatient schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
- Collaborative team environment with strong provider partnerships.
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.
- Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan.
About Us
At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, we're committed to delivering exceptional care through our core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to have you join our team.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist will support patients through assessment, care coordination, and evidence-based interventions within a collaborative care team. They are responsible for monitoring clinical symptoms, providing patient education, and documenting encounters to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field. A valid Michigan clinical licensure such as LMSW, LPC, or LMFT is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Case Management & Care Coordination Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Case Management & Care Coordination pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in case management & care coordination (healthcare admin) | ranked against 510 Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Case Management & Care Coordination median $70k (middle half $43k–$88k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Case Management & Care Coordination listings in Michigan | 11 active | 511 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 21% no call · 72% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Case Management & Care Coordination listings | 174 in the last 30 days | 103 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Case Management & Care Coordination pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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