Behavioral Health Counselor II

Mass General Brigham; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Psychiatric clinician to conduct comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments in the Emergency Department and coordinate disposition planning and crisis interventions.

The role requires collaboration with ED physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers to form coordinated treatment plans and ensure safe discharges. Onsite at 3 Dove Ave, the position offers day shifts with a per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• Conduct psychiatric and psychosocial assessments in the Emergency Department.
• Assess risk related to suicide, violence, and acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Develop disposition plans and coordinate referrals to higher or lower levels of care.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, social workers and case managers.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning and patient education.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and care coordination activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute group counseling sessions.
• Assist Therapists in the discharge process.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Train new staff as needed.
• Individual counseling using evidence-based treatments.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and program activities.
• Collaborate with IEP team members as applicable.
• Evaluate risk for harm to self or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Group counseling

Discharge planning

Staff training

Crisis risk assessment

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Job description

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

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use concerns.

Assess risk related to suicide, self-harm, violence, psychosis, substance use, and other acute psychiatric symptoms.

Determine the appropriate level of care based on clinical presentation, safety, functional needs, available supports, and treatment history.

Develop individualized disposition plans, including inpatient psychiatric admission, crisis stabilization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment, community-based services, outpatient treatment, or discharge to existing supports.

Facilitate psychiatric inpatient bed searches and coordinate referrals and admissions to appropriate levels of care.

Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, safety planning, and education to patients and families.

Collaborate with Emergency Department physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other hospital departments to develop coordinated treatment plans.

Communicate with community providers, outpatient clinicians, residential programs, DMH, CBHCs, crisis teams, family members, guardians, and other involved supports to obtain collateral information and coordinate care.

Identify and address barriers to safe discharge, including housing instability, lack of community supports, treatment non-adherence, insurance limitations, transportation, and access to follow-up care.

Coordinate referrals to community-based behavioral health services and ensure appropriate follow-up after discharge.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultations involving complex or high-utilizing patients.

Provide clinical consultation and recommendations regarding patients with complex psychiatric and behavioral health needs.

Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including psychiatric assessments, risk assessments, disposition recommendations, referrals, and care coordination activities.

Maintain knowledge of hospital policies, psychiatric admission criteria, emergency psychiatric procedures, community resources, and applicable state regulations.

Advocate for least restrictive and clinically appropriate treatment while maintaining patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

Per Diem position

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• Develop and execute group counseling sessions.
• Assisting Therapists in the discharge process.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Train new staff as needed.
• Individual counseling utilizing evidence-based treatments.
• Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities.
• Collaborate with IEP team members including consultation IEP services.
• Evaluates children and adolescents to risk for harm to self or others and triggers to such.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

3 Dove Ave

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly

Grade

7

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.

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