Behavioral Services Specialist, Part-Time

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Night
• Shift
• Description: POSITION PURPOSE Provides direct clinical services to patients, families, and significant others. Based upon clinical assessments and considering age-specific, developmental and cultural needs of the individual, makes recommendations to physicians regarding appropriate service needs and works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, other hospital and community providers to facilitate the initiation of appropriate services. May also provide short-term, focused clinical treatment services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct clinical services to patients, families and others, including mental health and chemical dependency evaluations, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling and referrals for additional services. Provides supportive intervention for situational distress, illnesses, and trauma; intervention and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and neglect. Provides patient and family information and education regarding medical and mental health issues relevant to the setting. Assists the Emergency Department medical and nursing staffs with the assessment of more difficult and/or complex patients by applying clinical techniques such as crisis intervention. Prepares documentation for all services provided, including maintaining contact records, clinical evaluations, supportive services and disposition plans. Facilitates the entry of patients into SJMHS Behavioral Services by providing patient evaluations, analyzing symptoms and history using DSMV and making level of care recommendations. Obtains appropriate informed consents and/or other legally required documents for admissions. Collaborates with Patient Financial Services during business hours to ensure insurance verification and benefits determination. Responsible for pre-authorization for all payers for individuals being admitted for Behavioral Health Services within the SJMHS. OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or counseling. Licensing appropriate to the profession. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Clinical and analytical skills necessary to assess an individual's needs for behavioral health services, including evaluation of the individual's risk for dangerousness to self or others. Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic methodology and criteria. Demonstrated competence with verbal and written communication skills that offer concise, relevant, timely communication and/or documentation of clinical assessments. Ability to learn and utilize various software, database applications and electronic health records 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.