Behavioral Health Specialist - LifeCircles PACE Full-Time

  • Muskegon, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Behavioral Health SpecialistLifeCircles PACE
Muskegon, MIFLSA: Salaried, Exempt
Status: Full-time, 40 hours/weekSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm ***NO WEEKENDS***Req #8055LifeCircles provides all-inclusive care to frail seniors in the community who desire to remain in their home but need additional support to achieve that goal. Geriatric appropriate clinical services are provided both in the onsite clinics and in participant’s homes. Be part of the innovative, creative, hardworking team providing stellar patient-centered care.Join our team of compassionate and skilled team members and love your career!A Few of the LifeCircles Perks:
  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance options for staff that are regularly scheduled a minimum of 30hours/week
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Birthday and Holidays
  • Flexible Schedule
  • DAILYPAY - immediate access to your pay from hours worked the day prior!
  • Retirement Savings Plan Opportunity
  • Team Member Referral bonus program
  • Wellness Reimbursement and Incentives
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship program (Growth opportunities)
  • Annual Increases
Position Summary:The PACE behavioral health specialist (BHS) provides a range of behavioral health services including assessment, psychotherapy, health behavior interventions, interdisciplinary team consultation, and staff training. The BHS works closely with an interdisciplinary team to creatively optimize functioning of participants, support coping through chronic disease, and helping people thrive in the community.Primary responsibilities include:-- Interdisciplinary team consultation, staff training, and care partner coaching-- Biopsychosocial and differential diagnostic assessment-- Behavioral health consultation and treatment planning to optimize wellness and preserve placement in the community-- Direct (individual and group) behavioral health services across a variety of settings including the day center, participant’s homes, acute and long-term care-- Program development and quality improvement initiatives related to person-centered care and 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 you will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.Required Qualifications-- Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health, or equivalent-- Current license to practice behavioral health services in Michigan-- Strong critical thinking and creativity skills-- Experience or training in:
  • providing behavioral health services such as assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioral consultation
  • working with older adults, people with serious mental illness, and/or people with disabilities
  • working in medical settings and with integrated health teams
Additional Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice and comfort with integrated approaches to care
  • Experience with substance use treatment, dialectical behavior therapy, or caregiver training a plus
Disclaimer
  • This position may require occasional travel to Porter Hills main campus, other PACE Centers, conferences and seminars.
  • LifeCircles PACE is a federally funded program through CMS and the State of Michigan. All employees are expected to adhere to the Participant Rights.
  • LifeCircles PACE 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.

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