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Trinity Health Behavioral Health Specialist LMSW Geriatrics in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Serves as an integral member of the assigned Trinity Health primary and specialty outpatient clinical care teams within the role of mid-level provider. Responsible for the provision of mental health services, case management support, staff consultation and training, and community education and outreach to geriatric population. Focus of duties will vary depending on academic training, experience and needs of the clinic/patients. Integral part of interdisciplinary team.
Position Title: Behavioral Resource Specialist
Position Summary:
Serves as an integral member of the assigned Trinity Health primary and specialty outpatient clinical care teams within the role of mid-level provider. Responsible for the provision of mental health services, case management support, staff consultation and training, and community education and outreach. Focus of duties will vary depending on academic training, experience and needs of the clinic/patients.
What the Behavioral Resource Specialist will need:
Masters in clinical social work or licensed professional counselors MA, LPC; MS, LPC
Eligible for licensure by the Michigan Board of Social Work as a Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW) or Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW).
Completed post graduate supervision and full licensure with applicable experience in medical social work, counseling, case management.
Preferred: One year of experience in medical social work, counseling, general social work.
What the Behavioral Resource Specialist will do:
Provides triage, comprehensive biopsychosocial and psychiatric assessment, psychotherapy, consultation and care coordination support to geriatric population in their homes.
Provides individual, family and group therapy; short-term as well as traditional psychotherapy.
Provide clients with self-management skills and educational information so they can be full participants in their own treatment and recovery.
Monitors patient progress for achievement of health goals and outcomes.
Maintains strong, working relationships with other members of the treatment team. Participates in case consultation and department meetings.
Provides timely feedback to providers about the client's care, treatment recommendations, and progress via verbal communication and current EHR documentation.
Provides consultation and training to Trinity Health providers and staff.
Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services including linking with other treatment providers as appropriate.
Coordinates referrals to specialty care and community services.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran