Behavioral Health Consultant (Therapist)

Behavioral Health Consultant

Jackson, Michigan | Center for Family Health

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Paid according to program guidelines

Why This Role Matters

At Center for Family Health, we believe behavioral health is an important part of whole-person care. Our Behavioral Health Consultants work closely with patients, primary care providers, and care teams to provide counseling, support, crisis intervention, and care coordination that helps patients improve their overall well-being.

We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable therapist who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-based healthcare setting and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families.

Student Loan Repayment Opportunity

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Center for Family Health is an approved site for the NHSC Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program, offering qualified behavioral health clinicians the opportunity to apply for federal student loan repayment while serving our community.

What We Offer

Center for Family Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance plus voluntary options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match after one year
• Continuing Education Fund
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 Personal Holiday
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Discounted Jackson YMCA Membership

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling
• Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral health support
• Complete mental health screenings, assessments, and treatment plans
• Partner with primary care providers to address mental health and psychosocial needs
• Support patients with behavior change, self-management skills, and lifestyle goals
• Help identify barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources
• Lead patient education and support groups
• Collaborate with care team members to coordinate patient care
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation
• Participate in peer review, case consultation, and quality improvement activities

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Master’s degree in social work with limited or full licensure, or Licensed Professional Counselor licensure required
• Minimum of 2 years of Social Work experience preferred
• BLS certification required or ability to obtain
• Strong understanding of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, primary care setting
• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and time management skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and compassionate care

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about helping patients move forward with the support, tools, and care they need, we would love to learn more about you.

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Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.