Behavioral Health Counselor

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated invites applicants for a Behavioral Health Counselor position located at North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. The role is onsite with a 40-hour workweek, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.

The successful candidate will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and facilitate psycho-educational groups, coordinating with outpatient treaters and families as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Master's Degree Social Work required.
• 0–1 year of clinical experience in a medical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual behavioral health counseling.
• Collaborate with outpatient treaters and PHP multidisciplinary team; run psycho-educational/support groups.
• Work with families and coordinate care with other professionals and services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Group facilitation

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

## Behavioral Health CounselorApply: Onsite: Salem-MA: Full time: Posted Today: RQ4083410Site: 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**EducationMaster's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Master's Degree Social Work requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsExperienceClinical experience in a medical setting 0-1 year requiredKnowledge, 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- Carrying Frequently- Pushing Occasionally- Pulling Occasionally- Climbing Rarely- Balancing Frequently- Stooping Occasionally- Kneeling Occasionally- Crouching Occasionally- Crawling Rarely- Reaching Frequently- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently- Feeling Constantly- Foot Use Rarely- Vision - Far Constantly- Vision - Near Constantly- Talking Constantly- Hearing Constantly**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**57 Highland Avenue**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$66,560 - $80,485.60/Annual**Grade**6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.