Behavioral Health Counselor II - Crisis & Group Therapy

The General Hospital Corporation; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor II to provide assessment, crisis intervention, and individual and group support to patients with mental health or substance use disorders. You will collaborate with the treatment team and connect residents with appropriate resources.

The role requires a Master's degree in mental health or social work and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Onsite work location at 1 Dove Avenue with a standard 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Master's in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine or MSW required.
• 2–3 years of clinical social work or behavioral health experience.
• Experience with psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Formulate biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
• Conduct mandated safety assessments for abuse or violence; plan discharge.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to evaluate medical needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress per treatment plan.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Documentation

Advocacy

Education

Master's in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor II to provide assessment, crisis intervention, and individual and group support to patients with mental health or substance use disorders. You will collaborate with the treatment team and connect residents with appropriate resources.

The role requires a Master's degree in mental health or social work and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Onsite work location at 1 Dove Avenue with a standard 40-hour work week.