Behavioral Health Counselor II — Crisis & Counseling

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor II to provide assessment, crisis intervention, individual counseling, and psycho-educational groups for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. The counselor collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with needed resources.

The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, risk assessment, treatment planning, and culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or Social Work.
• 2-3 years of clinical social work or mental/behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues and develops biopsychosocial plans.
• Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected and safety assessments when violence is suspected, planning discharge from care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate medical conditions and assess client needs.
• Monitors and records client progress according to treatment plans and measurable goals.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Cultural competency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Master's Degree Social Work

Job description

Mass General Brigham seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor II to provide assessment, crisis intervention, individual counseling, and psycho-educational groups for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. The counselor collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with needed resources.

The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, risk assessment, treatment planning, and culturally competent care.