Behavioral Health Specialist - Pediatrics

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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THIHA - Collaborative Care Until 10/6/2026 First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Pediatric experience is preferred for this role. This position will cover more than 1 location.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Join our Collaborative Care team!

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Behavioral Health Collaborative Care team. In this role, you'll support patients experiencing behavioral health concerns through assessment, care coordination, brief evidence-based interventions, patient education, and ongoing symptom monitoring that improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience.

What You'll Do:

  • Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers

  • Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders

  • Provide patient education regarding behavioral health conditions and available treatment options

  • Monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms, treatment response, and medication side effects through in-person and telehealth interactions

  • Support psychotropic medication management by promoting treatment adherence and identifying barriers to care.

  • Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions such as Behavioral Activation and other structure therapeutic approaches.

  • Track patient outcomes and document clinical encounters.

What We're Looking For:

  • EDUCATION: Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited university.

  • CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid Michigan clinical licensure (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar applicable licensure).

  • MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience assessing and treating common mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred. Experience utilizing evidence-based interventions such as CBT, PST, or Behavioral Activation preferred. Experience working with individuals with co-occurring behavioral and physical health conditions preferred.

Why Join Trinity Health IHA Medical Group?

  • Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible colleagues.

  • Predictable outpatient schedule with a focus on work-life balance.

  • Collaborative team environment with strong provider partnerships.

  • Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.

  • Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan.

About Us

At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, we're committed to delivering exceptional care through our core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to have you join our team.

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.

About this role

Summary

Support behavioral health care, assess patients, deliver interventions, monitor outcomes, coordinate with providers

Job title

Behavioral Health Specialist - Pediatrics

Experience level

null

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Thihha - collaborative care; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

assessmentcare coordinationpatient educationbehavioral activationclinical licensure

Preferred skills

CBTPSTco-occurring conditions

Specializations

mental healthsubstance use disordersbehavioral interventionscare coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Remote