The Behavioral Health Specialist provides comprehensive mental health care through assessments and psychotherapy for individuals, groups, and families. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans and implement health behavior interventions.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree in a relevant field such as Counseling Psychology or Social Work is required, along with CPR certification. Candidates must have experience providing behavioral health services to older adults or individuals with serious mental illness in medical settings.
postgraduate degreeTreatment planningPsychotherapyQuality improvementInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff trainingProgram developmentSubstance use treatmentDialectical behavior therapyBio-psychosocial assessmentDifferential diagnosisBehavioral health consultationCare partner coaching
Job description
Behavioral Health Specialist Department
Social
Work
Employment
Type:
Full
Time
Location:
Holland,
MI
Reporting To:
Benjamin
Barrett
Compensation: $58,840 - $77,816 / year
Description Schedule
Exempt, minimum 40 hours per week | Full Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department: Social Services | Holland, MI
What You'll Do In This Role
The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) provides compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health care by assessing mental, emotional, and behavioral needs and delivering psychotherapy through individual, group, and family sessions. This role also designs and implements health behavior interventions that promote meaningful, lasting lifestyle change. Working closely with an interdisciplinary care team, the BHS helps develop integrated care plans and contributes to collaborative decision-making to ensure truly holistic, person-centered support.
Key Responsibilities Interdisciplinary Team Consultation, Staff Training, and Care Partner Coaching Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care, aligning medical and behavioral health strategies.
Train staff on mental health care approaches and best practices to improve service delivery.
Coach care partners to enhance their skills in supporting participants’ behavioral health needs.
Bio-psychosocial and Differential Diagnostic Assessment Conduct thorough bio-psychosocial assessments to evaluate the holistic needs of participants.
Perform differential diagnoses to identify specific mental health conditions and inform personalized care plans.
Behavioral Health Consultation and Treatment Planning Provide consultation on behavioral health issues, creating tailored treatment plans that promote wellness.
Develop strategies aimed at supporting participants' autonomy and enabling them to remain in their community settings.
Direct Behavioral Health Services Deliver direct behavioral health interventions through individual and group therapy.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Retirement savings plan
Flexible time off
Daily pay
Team member referral bonus
School scholarships
Wellness program & reimbursement
Provide services across a variety of environments including day centers, participants’ homes, acute care facilities, and long-term care settings Program Development and Quality Improvement Lead initiatives focused on program development to enhance person-centered care.
Implement quality improvement measures aimed at improving the psychosocial wellness of participants, care partners, and staff.
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 in counseling psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health, or equivalent Possess current CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment by LifeCircles. Experience providing behavioral health services (including assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioral consultation) with older adults, individuals with serious mental illness or disabilities, and within medical settings and integrated health teams. Experience with substance use treatment, dialectical behavior therapy, or caregiver training Knowledge of evidence-based practice and comfort with integrated approaches to care Ability to identify strong differential diagnosis of mental disorders and treatment planning
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.
Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
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 Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org
BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
