ER Behavioral Health Counselor II

Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Per Diem psychiatric clinician to conduct comprehensive assessments for patients in the Emergency Department with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use concerns.

The role involves risk assessment, disposition planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with ED physicians, nurses, social workers, and community resources to ensure safe, timely care and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Assess psychiatric and psychosocial needs and develop disposition plans.
• Coordinate with ED staff to ensure safe discharge and follow-up.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches for crisis intervention and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute group counseling sessions.
• Assist 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

Skills

Group counseling

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Psychiatric assessment

Documentation

Job description

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Per Diem psychiatric clinician to conduct comprehensive assessments for patients in the Emergency Department with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use concerns.

The role involves risk assessment, disposition planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with ED physicians, nurses, social workers, and community resources to ensure safe, timely care and follow-up.