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Behavioral Health Clinician

NHBP

Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Clinician

Supervisor: Behavioral Health Manager

Status: Exempt

Salary: Starting at $80988

Location: Grand Rapids MI

Posting Closes:at 9am

Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members

Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical dental and vision insurance
Employer Paid premiums on short term disability life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Dependent Care FSA
401K Plan with eligible match
MERS Plan for Law Enforcement
A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
Thirteen Paid Holidays
Employee wellness and fitness programs
Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Manager the Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing culturally appropriate professional behavioral health treatment services for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Health and Human Services Department. This position works with a diverse population of all ages. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team the Behavioral Health Clinician will fulfill the mission of continuous quality improvement of mental health and substance abuse treatment services and will assist in achieving the strategic priorities of NHBP within the scope and responsibilities of this position.

This position may be considered eligible to be performed within a hybrid work structure based on the productivity of the team member and ability to meet the needs of the organization as determined by supervisor and the department head.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change amend add delete and otherwise assign any and all duties responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Interviews clients family members and other interested parties to assess needs for mental health and substance abuse treatment; completes thorough and timely mental health screenings and psycho-social assessments including DSM-5 diagnostic impressions.
Provides culturally appropriate treatment services for children adolescents adults and elders including individual couples and family treatment group treatment and psycho-social educational groups and crisis intervention and follow-up.
Develops person centered treatment plans with a person-centered approach; evaluates and monitors client progress toward treatment goals and communicates clearly with clients in regard to their progress. Updates treatment plans regularly and according to policy and procedures.
Provides a clinical assessment regarding the end of services; provides discharge summaries follow-up care referrals and aftercare planning as required.
Coordinates and assists with mental health inpatient treatment including discharge planning and aftercare.
Performs case management duties as they relate to but not limited to social services child welfare and medical as assigned or as required to meet the needs of clients including but not limited to phone calls referrals follow-up scheduling warm handovers contacts with clients family and collaboration with internal and external service providers.
In the absence of or to assist the BH case manager with duties related to substance use disorder care coordination including treatment coordination discharge planning aftercare case management and maintaining professional relationship with treatment facilities.
In the absence of or to assist the BH Consultant with duties as they relate to but not limited to the BH needs of Medical/Dental patients. This can include stepping into medical/dental visits to offer additional and BH specific support and guidance consulting with medical and/or dental providers in regard to clients presenting with BH related needs assisting with BH referrals making referrals/connections outside of NHBP services offering brief and solution focused BH intervention including crisis and substance use disorder interventions providing screenings and brief interventions for a plethora of BH related concerns etc.
Documents and maintains case files in accordance with policy and procedures.
Prepares narrative and statistical reports documents correspondence regarding client status and may provide court reports or testimony.
Complies with legal requirements regarding mandatory reporting.
Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships with other internal and external professions and professionals.
Assists and participates in Tribal outreach education events or activities.
Participates in department meetings as directed and/or appropriate including task forces work groups team meetings case consultation clinical supervision and other relevant meetings.
Participates in a wide range of ongoing learning and self-assessment in regard to the multitude of client needs including mental health and substance use domestic violence child abuse/neglect foster care infant mental health trauma medically fragile order to perform a multitude of treatment modalities within ones scope of practice.
Coordinate leave and continuing education requests with the Behavioral Health Manager and the other members of the Behavioral Health team well in advance.
Maintain appropriate and healthy working relationships with team members clients and community members.
Represent the NHBP clinics and team members in a positive manner within the community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

An applicants education training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education experience and skills and/or ability required to enable one to successfully perform the essential functions associated within this position:

Masters degree in social work or closely related field such as Professional Counseling or Psychology.
Must be licensed in field of practice and be in good standing in the State of Michigan.
Three years of experience working in the field.
Experience working with Tribal government or Native American institutions.
Must maintain a valid drivers license with good driving record; GSA certifiable and able to travel.
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.
Must be or able to become CPR/First Aid certified as training is available
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and have knowledge of HIPAA and CFR-42requirements.
Must possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written including public speaking in both large and small groups.
Must be able to adjust schedule as needed or required.
Must be able to demonstrate strong self-management and communication skills to stay engaged with team members team initiatives and deadlines when working in a hybrid environment.
Must always present in a professional demeanor and appearance.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to understand gain knowledge of and appreciate the difference of Native American culture and customs.
Willingness to develop a comprehensive understanding of Trauma Informed Care and apply to daily functions.
Understanding of willingness to learn and ability to support programs and services that are culturally specific cultural in nature and culturally focused.
Must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximum program effectiveness and patient benefit.
Comprehensive understanding of or willingness to develop a comprehensive understanding of integrated care models as they apply to daily functions within an integrated health facility.
Ability to competently utilize an electronic medical record for documentation.
Ability to comprehend and abide by Tribal State Federal and other relevant regulations and policies.
Strong ability to organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
Ability to be self-directed and be an excellent problem solver.
Ability to work with constant interruptions and organize/prioritize duties.
Must possess strong administrative and organizational skills.
Demonstrated exceptional computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets and knowledge of other office equipment required.
Demonstrated competency in adhering to all ethical responsibilities related to the field of practice.
A willingness to initiate contacts with new people.
Familiarity with public assistance and social service systems including special programs for members of Tribal organizations.
Ability to counsel and take appropriate action in emergency or stressful situations.
Ability to foster a positive work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Certification or willing to obtain.
Knowledge of Indian Health Service regulations.
Well-developed knowledge of the historical trauma of indigenous tribal communities and trauma informed care in a general health setting.
Ability to provide Solution Focused Brief Therapy and other short-term treatment approaches of an Integrated Behavioral Health Model.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy rules and regulations.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Tribal preference will be applied in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code which requires that preference in employment be afforded to NHBP members spouse/parents of NHBP members and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions for the position.

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