MSW SOCIAL WORKER - POP HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT

Sparrow

2 days ago

St. Johns, Michigan — HybridFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sparrow as a Behavioral Health Consultant – LMSW Required in United States.

Key Responsibilities

risk patients when necessary Provides brief behavioral interventions using evidence

based psychological techniques such as behavioral activation, problem

Requirements

Knowledge of Michigan’s Mental Health Codes

Experience working in an ambulatory practice

preferred Education

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in social work Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Sparrow as a Behavioral Health Consultant – LMSW Required.

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthCrisis InterventionCounselingCare ManagementCommunity ReferralsAssessmentTherapyCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityEpicMental HealthSubstance AbuseCultural Sensitivity

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MSW SOCIAL WORKER - POP HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT at Sparrow a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Sparrow is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Care Management, Community Referrals, Assessment, Therapy, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Consultant will integrate behavioral health services into primary care practices, providing assessments, crisis interventions, and counseling. They will work collaboratively with the primary care team to support patient wellbeing and manage various mental health conditions.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Equal Opportunity Employer. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.