Behavioral Health Counselor II- Women's Health, Dover NH

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dover seeks a qualified Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver evidence-based interventions and collaborate with healthcare providers. The role involves working with patients to support skill-building and improve functioning, with a focus on women's health and integrated care settings. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and active licensure, along with strong clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health.
• Active licensure as LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient care plans.
• Triage patients and ensure smooth coordination of care.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Crisis Intervention

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

What You'll Do:
* Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Activation.
* Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient care plans and integrate behavioral health services seamlessly.
* Work with patients in short-term follow-up sessions to support skill-building and improved functioning.
* Triage patients and ensure smooth coordination of care with community partners and specialty mental health providers.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active licensure as an LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT (NH LICSW licensure required at start date; additional Maine licensure preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health, preferably in women's health, primary care, or integrated care settings.
• Strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for women's health, including perinatal mental health, trauma recovery, and addiction treatment.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.