Trinity Health

Behavioral Svcs Spec

Trinity Health  •  Livonia, MI (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

The Behavioral Services Specialist provides direct clinical services to patients, families, and significant others within the Emergency Department and medical floors. Based on clinical assessments and considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs, makes recommendations to physicians regarding appropriate services. The role involves working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, SMMH staff, and community providers to facilitate the initiation of appropriate services. The specialist may also provide crisis intervention or short-term, focused clinical treatment services.

EQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

  • Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or counseling.

  • Licensing appropriate to the profession.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Clinical and analytical skills necessary to assess an individual's needs for behavioral health services, including evaluation of the individual's risk for dangerousness to self or others.

  • Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic nosology and criteria.

  • Demonstrated competence with verbal and written communication skills that offer concise, relevant, timely communication and/or documentation of clinical assessments.

  • Ability to learn and utilize various software, database applications and electronic health records

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.

Trinity Health

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Livonia, MI
Year Founded
Unknown
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