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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Behavioral Health
Overview
A growing healthcare organization in Metro Detroit is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join an integrated behavioral health team. This position operates within a collaborative care model that embeds behavioral health services directly into primary care, allowing clinicians to work closely with physicians, care managers, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
This role offers a structured outpatient setting with no hospital call or inpatient responsibilities, enabling providers to focus fully on patient care in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
The position includes a hybrid schedule combining in-clinic and telehealth services with a manageable patient volume designed to support high-quality behavioral health care.
Key Responsibilities
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and evaluations.
Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
Provide outpatient counseling and psychotherapy services to adults and/or children.
Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization when appropriate.
Maintain a structured caseload averaging one patient per hour to support quality care.
Integrated Care Collaboration
Work collaboratively with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) within an integrated behavioral health model.
Coordinate care with care managers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Assist patients in accessing community resources and behavioral health support services.
Documentation & Clinical Monitoring
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes.
Monitor patient progress and modify interventions as necessary.
Participate in discharge planning and case summaries when appropriate.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the State of Michigan.
Minimum 3 years of experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
Experience with mental health assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention.
Preferred
Experience working within integrated or collaborative care models.
Comfortable coordinating care alongside primary care providers and medication-management clinicians.
Strong commitment to team-based care and serving vulnerable or underserved populations.
Benefits
What the Organization Offers
Integrated behavioral health care within a primary care setting
Outpatient-only environment — no hospital call
Hybrid schedule with both in-clinic and telehealth services
Predictable patient volume (approximately one patient per hour)
Collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and paid time off
Opportunities for professional development and growth within an expanding behavioral health program
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