Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Michigan
Behavioral Health Specialist jobs in Michigan are open across Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, and Kalamazoo and other Michigan metros, with employers like State of Michigan, Havenwyck Hospital, and Eaton County hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities:
SHIFT OPTIONS:
CTRS Sunday to Thursday 10am-6:30pm
CTRS Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6:30pm
CTRS Monday-Friday, 10am-6:30pm (For Residential Treatment Center only)
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)
Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.
For more information, please visit us at www.havenwyckhospital.com
Position Summary:
The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. The CTRS utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. The CTRS educates the client in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post discharge leisure planning and involvement. The CTRS will be responsible for evaluating each client's progress and the effectiveness of therapy treatment and recording the results daily. Will attend treatment team conferences to exchange information and observations with other members of the team, as well as assisting with the completion of the initial treatment plan and progress summary updates. All therapy is under the provision of services according to the current standards of practice.
If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria
What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an approved program required.
- Certification by National Certification Board (NCTRC) required.
- Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred.
- Employee must be in good standing (evaluation/employment history, corrective action, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Specialist Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State of Michigan10

- Havenwyck Hospital2

- Eaton County1

- Henry Ford Health1

- LifeStance Health1

Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector10
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Education1
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Energy1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health specialist jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field
- State licensure or certification such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CADC, or QMHP
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Avatar
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention training and experience de-escalating individuals in acute behavioral health situations
Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health specialist jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 19+ behavioral health specialist openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, and Kalamazoo. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
Which Michigan cities have the most behavioral health specialist jobs?
Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, and Kalamazoo have the most behavioral health specialist openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health specialists in Michigan?
Employers hiring behavioral health specialists in Michigan include State of Michigan, Havenwyck Hospital, and Eaton County, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote behavioral health specialist jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 16% of behavioral health specialist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for behavioral health specialist jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to behavioral health specialist jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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