Behavioral Health Specialist - Waterford, Primary Care
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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 coordinate care with primary providers and psychiatric consultants to support patients with behavioral health concerns. They will perform screenings, deliver evidence-based interventions, and monitor clinical symptoms to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related 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
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 50 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in healthcare administration | ranked against 1,258 Healthcare Administration listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Healthcare Administration listings in Michigan | 22 active | 1,268 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 26% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Healthcare Administration pay trend | −5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist - Waterford, Primary Care at Trinity Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 1,258 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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