Behavioral Services Specialist- Contigent- St Mary Mercy Livonia

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Rotating
• Shift
• Description: 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. 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. 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 is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 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, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.