Behavioral Health Counselor I - Adult/Peds Crisis Residential Program- PRN

About the role

Munson Adult/Peds Crisis Residential Program Projected Opening November - Start date Mid October. The Munson Adult Crisis Residential Program is a short-term, 24/7 residential treatment program for adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis, offering a safe, home-like alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Residents receive individualized, trauma-informed care—including clinical support, therapy groups, medication management, crisis planning, and skill-building—to stabilize symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and prepare for a successful transition back to the community. Staff are part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes recovery, resilience, and improved access to behavioral health services across Northern Michigan.

More Than Just Care, It’s Community Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Responsibilities

The Munson Behavioral Health Counselor 1 is a member of the behavioral health team and works with patients who experience substance use and / or mental health disorders. The Behavioral Health Counselor 1 is responsible for supporting patients, coordinating patient care or wider behavioral health initiatives, and representing behavioral health throughout the hospital and wider community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• For outpatient behavioral health – requires either the CADC, CAADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor or Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) OR the ability to obtain the credential and meet all requirements within the 3‑year time frame.
• BLS required – can be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella required.
• Annual flu vaccine required (or approved medical/religious exemption).

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• In‑person and online development opportunities.
• Access to career hub for advancement.
• Full benefits package.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous PTO.
• Employee discounts.
• Free individual retirement counseling.
• Free wellness platform for you and your family.
• Personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Opportunity to share ideas via improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings.