Evening Mental Health Counselor — Crisis Stabilization Unit

BILH Performance Network; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Lawrence, MA. This 8-bed, 24/7 program focuses on short-term residential stabilization for psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.

You will work in a collaborative team to ensure safety and implement aftercare plans. The role emphasizes non-judgmental, patient-centered care, team collaboration, and adherence to treatment plans, with evenings hours (32 per week) and a base pay range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assists in admitting, discharging and transferring to ensure patient safety is addressed.
• Provide supportive, respectful, non-judgmental care to adult clients and assist with treatment plan goals.
• Assists with Case Management duties including one-on-one contact, team meetings and referrals.
• Acts as liaison to inpatient facilities, case managers, psychiatrists, therapists and families to maintain communications.
• Participates in treatment team meetings; assists with care plan development and reports issues to the Nurse.
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient safety status to the Nurse.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Patient-focused care

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Lawrence, MA. This 8-bed, 24/7 program focuses on short-term residential stabilization for psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.

You will work in a collaborative team to ensure safety and implement aftercare plans. The role emphasizes non-judgmental, patient-centered care, team collaboration, and adherence to treatment plans, with evenings hours (32 per week) and a base pay range of