Physician - Behavioral Health
Southeast, MI 48105
| Specialty | Behavioral Health |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
About Us
As a physician-led organization, IHA combines the autonomy and close-knit culture of private practice with the stability and resources of a prestigious national healthcare system.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Therapist to join our integrated care team. This role provides high-quality outpatient behavioral health services to patients experiencing mental health concerns, emotional distress, and psychosocial challenges.
The Behavioral Health Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based psychotherapy to support patients in achieving their behavioral health goals. This position works collaboratively with primary care providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams to promote whole-person care and improve patient outcomes. All services are delivered in accordance with applicable professional standards, ethical guidelines, and state licensing requirements.
Opportunity Details
- FTE: Part time to Full Time
- Schedule: Flexible
- Location: Rochester Hills, Canton, Ann Arbor/West Arbor, or Chelsea (southeast Michigan)
- Speciality: Behavioral Health Therapy
Due to exciting growth across our organization, we're expanding our workforce and hiring for openings in multiple locations. With opportunities available from part-time to full-time FTEs, we offer flexibility to accommodate a variety of schedules and preferences. Explore where your skills can make an impact while building a career that works for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including psychosocial evaluations and mental health screenings.
- Assess patient functioning, symptom severity, risk factors, and treatment needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and evidence-based interventions.
- Utilize DSM-5 criteria and clinical judgment to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Regularly review and update treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical outcomes.
- Psychotherapy & Clinical Interventions
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Deliver brief interventions within an integrated care model while maintaining the ability to support longer-term therapeutic needs when appropriate.
- Utilize therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based practices.
- Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning as needed.
- Support patients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and self-management strategies.
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
- Integrated Care Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Communicate treatment recommendations, progress updates, and clinical concerns through the electronic health record (EHR) and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Participate in case consultations and care team meetings to support integrated behavioral health services.
- Coordinate referrals and transitions of care with community mental health providers and support services as appropriate.
- Documentation & Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and billing requirements.
- Utilize EHR systems and clinical tools to document treatment, monitor outcomes, and facilitate communication among care team members.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, accreditation standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff development activities, and team meetings.
- Maintain professional licensure and complete continuing education requirements.
- Provide clinical supervision to students or interns as assigned.
- Participate in specialized training related to Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES) and provide therapeutic treatment interventions for this patient population.
Qualifications
- Education
Required:
- Masters degree in social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field from an accredited program.
- Licensure & Certifications
Required: One of the following active Michigan licenses:
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (if applicable)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Psychologist (LP)
- Limited License Psychologist (LLP) (if supervision requirements are met)
Preferred:
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
- Additional training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities
- Experience
Required:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, or behavioral health services.
Preferred:
- Experience within an outpatient, ambulatory, integrated care, or medical setting.
- Experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, adjustment disorders, and behavioral health conditions commonly seen in primary care.
- Experience working with patients diagnosed with Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES) or willingness to complete specialized training.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong psychotherapy and counseling skills
- Expertise in behavioral health assessment and treatment planning
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Ability to manage crisis situations and conduct risk assessments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organizational, time management, and clinical documentation skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care
