Integrated Care Behavioral Health Clinician

Overview of Position: 

      Under the direction of the Manager of Behavioral Health with the established policies and procedures, the Integrated Care Behavioral Health Clinician promotes efficient coordination of patient care through collaborative practice within the health center for all populations served. This includes, but is not limited to, brief social work behavioral interventions, short term behavioral health and SUD counseling, assessments and referrals (internal and external) to the appropriate level of care.  Responsible for working with the providers, nurses and all team members, and referring out to community resources to assist in addressing personal environmental and socioeconomic issues that inhibit positive health outcomes.

Minimum Requirements: 

Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program AND Full licensure in the State of Michigan as Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Clinical preferred. Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a Masters Level Social Worker (LLMSW) credential. The employee with a Limited License must take and pass the ASWB Examination within six (6) years in accordance with the State of Michigan requirements to retain employment. 

OR

A master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP accredited program with full Michigan licensure as a LPC.

Note: GHS will follow all state of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment. Minimum of two years’ experience in community-based health care setting; medical social work experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

Substance use disorder credentials or immediate readiness to obtain such credentials. 

Valid Michigan Driver’s license and use of a vehicle during working hours. 

Must be able to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position. 

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters

FLSA:                 Non-Exempt