Behavioral Health Counselor

massgeneralbrigham; Salem (MA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Behavioral Health clinician at North Shore Medical Center to provide comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The role involves individual counseling, family collaboration, and running psycho-educational groups in a hospital-based setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Social Work, with 0–1 year clinical experience

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Master's in Social Work required.
• Clinical experience in a medical setting (0-1 year) required.
• Strong documentation and crisis intervention skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide assessment and treatment planning for patients.
• Conduct crisis intervention and individual behavioral health counseling.
• Collaborate with outpatient treaters and PHP multidisciplinary team.
• Run psycho-educational and support groups for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Engage with families and support systems as part of care.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Group facilitation

Ausbildung

Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Master's Degree Social Work

Jobbeschreibung

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, individual behavioral health counseling, working with families, collaborating with outpatient treaters and PHP multidisciplinary team, running psycho-educational/support groups to patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Master's Degree Social Work required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Clinical experience in a medical setting 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates basic foundational skills, showing fundamental knowledge and a commitment to the application of professional values and ethics.
• Demonstrates fundamental skills in formulation, assessment of risks, crisis intervention, completion of psychosocial treatment plans, and appropriate documentation.
• May need assistance and guidance in ensuring the patient's needs, safety measures, and concerns are brought forward. Emerging knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Developing and demonstrating interpersonal collaboration in a medical setting- inpatient or outpatient.
• May need coaching/guidance in this area. May provide some assistance and support with onboarding for new team members.
• Aware of opportunities in department/service initiatives; participates in initiatives at an entity level. Uses data to measure progress.
• Demonstrate fundamental skills under supervision. May need assistance in promoting collaboration and equity among health care team members, other colleagues, and the organization to support and enhance patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently