Munson Healthcare·Traverse City, Michigan
The Behavioral Health Counselor supports patients experiencing substance use or mental health disorders within a 24/7 residential crisis program. They are responsible for coordinating patient care, facilitating therapy groups, and providing trauma-informed clinical support to stabilize symptoms.
Company Description Munson Adult Crisis Residential Program Projected Opening November - Start date Mid October The Munson Adult Crisis Residential Program is a short-term, 24/7 residential treatment program for adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis, offering a safe, home-like alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
Residents receive individualized, trauma-informed care—including clinical support, therapy groups, medication management, crisis planning, and skill-building—to stabilize symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and prepare for a successful transition back to the community.
Staff are part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes recovery, resilience, and improved access to behavioral health services across Northern Michigan.
More Than Just Care, It’s Community Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation.
That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.
If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material.
To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other.
Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Invested in You Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
Be
Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
Be
Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings
A Day in the Life The Munson Behavioral Health Counselor 1 is a member of the behavioral health team and works with patients who experience substance use and / or mental health disorders. The Behavioral Health Counselor 1 is responsible for supporting patients, coordinating patient care or wider behavioral health initiatives, and representing behavioral health throughout the hospital and wider community.
What’s Required Requires a Bachelor’s degree For outpatient behavioral health – requires either the CADC, CAADC, (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor or Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) OR the ability to obtain the credential and meet all requirements within the 3 year time frame. BLS required - can be obtained within 60 days of hire
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess or be able to obtain a CADC or CAADC certification within three years. A BLS certification is also required, which can be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
