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Integrated Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Therapist (IBH-SUD)

Family Health Care

#Therapist #Care Coordination #Crisis Intervention #LMSW #Primary Care #LPCC #Substance Use Disorder #LPC #Quality Improvement

Quick overview

The therapist will provide integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder services within a primary care and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) environment, conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions like Motivational Interviewing and brief CBT. Key duties include facilitating SUD group treatment cycles, supporting MAT engagement, and coordinating care with internal and external partners.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field, along with active Michigan licensure (LMSW-Clinical, LPC, LPCC, LLP, or equivalent). Experience with SUD, MAT, or co-occurring disorders is preferred, as is training or willingness to obtain training in MI, CBT, and SBIRT.

postgraduate degreeCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationMotivational InterviewingLMSWLPCEvidence-Based PracticesCBTMedication-Assisted TreatmentRelapse PreventionSubstance Use DisorderTeam-Based CareLPCCGroup TreatmentIntegrated Behavioral HealthSBIRT ScreeningLLP

Job description

Family Health Care is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Integrated Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Therapist (IBH-SUD) to join our Big Rapids clinic. This full-time role provides mental health and substance use disorder services within an integrated primary care and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) environment. The clinician will work closely with medical providers, behavioral health staff, and community partners to support patients with co-occurring mental health and SUD needs. This role is ideal for a clinician who values collaborative care, evidence-based practices, and serving rural and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

Provide integrated behavioral health services embedded within the MAT workflow. Conduct SUD and mental health assessments, including SBIRT screening. Deliver evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and brief CBT. Facilitate 8-10 week SUD group treatment cycles. Support MAT engagement, adherence, and relapse-prevention strategies. Reduce no-show rates through engagements, reminders, and addressing treatment barriers. Provide crisis intervention, care coordination, and warm handoffs to internal and external partners. Participate in referral-tracking, follow-up, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field. Active Michigan licensure: LMSW - Clinical, LPC, LPCC, LLP, or equivalent. Experience working with SUD, MAT, or co-occurring disorders preferred. Training in MI, CBT, SBIRT, or willingness to obtain training. Comfort working in fast-paced, team-based primary care settings. Strong communication, engagement, and crisis-management skills.

Location(s)

Big
Rapids,
MI
Employment
Type: Full Time

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.