Job Description

Behavioral Health Specialist

Department: Social Work

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ypsilanti, Mi

Reporting To: Heather Renfro

Compensation: $59,000 - $61,000 / year

Schedule: Exempt, minimum 40 hours per week | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Monday - Friday
Department: Social Services | Huron Valley PACE | Ypsilanti, MI

What You'll Do In This Role:
This role provides therapeutic care to participants in the Huron Valley PACE program. Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Manager and Medical Director (or designee), the specialist delivers talk therapy through individual and group sessions. This role involves independently assessing participants' behavioral health needs, coordinating care, and implementing interventions. The specialist works closely with participants and their families/caregivers, ensuring comprehensive behavioral health services to enhance overall well-being, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to participants, either at HV PACE or in their residences.
• Actively participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), attend staff meetings and contribute to participant care planning.
• Provide interventions to participants with dementia and behavioral challenges by conducting DICE Case Studies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, which may include individual and/or group psychotherapy, consultation with Primary Care Providers and other relevant disciplines, crisis intervention, and referrals for psychiatric services.
• Evaluate participant outcomes and progress toward the goals and objectives of the care plan and communicate this information to the IDT.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Foster positive relationships among staff, promoting team building and cohesion.
• Advise staff on the impact of social, environmental, emotional, and cultural factors on health and medical care, and inform them of available social services in the community.
• Document changes in participants' conditions appropriately and communicate these updates with the IDT and family members.
• Understand, comply with, and promote the Participant Bill of Rights, while working to ensure high levels of participant satisfaction.
• While this list outlines essential responsibilities, additional duties may be required as the role evolves or as necessary to fulfill the position’s purpose.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work or equivalent (LPC or LLPC).
• Minimum 2 years of therapy experience.
• LPC in Michigan, or LLPC under LPC supervision.
• LMSW in Michigan, or LLMSW under LMSW supervision.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License and vehicle.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of behavior principles, therapy techniques (preferably CBT and DBT), substance abuse assessment and treatment, and short-term interventions.
• Experience or willingness to be trained in substance abuse assessment and treatment.
• Skills in providing therapy to geriatric participants, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to conduct home visits and provide care in various settings (nursing homes, assisted living, adult foster care).

Job Benefits

• Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.

ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
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