Partial Hospital Behavioral Health Associate

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Partial Hospital Behavioral Health Associate to support outpatient intensive group therapy for patients with Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder. The role requires direct patient interaction, co-facilitating therapy groups, and collaboration with healthcare professionals for effective discharge planning and aftercare support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-years experience in human services or healthcare preferred.
• Experience in facilitating groups.
• Knowledge of community behavioral health and SUD treatment resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team with direct care to patients.
• Co-facilitate therapy groups with clinicians.
• Manage incoming referrals and discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Team-building skills

Ability to build alliances

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Partial Hospital Behavioral Health Associate

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Partial Hospital

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8:00AM-4:30PM

Monday - Friday

Posted 06/12/2025

Job Summary

The Partial Hospitalization Program at BMC is a structured outpatient and intensive, group therapy program for individuals with Behavioral Health (BH)/Substance Use Disorder (SUD) illnesses that provides an effective alternative to an acute care admission or to decompensation in the community. Milieu-based treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary BH team. The Partial Hospital Program (PHP) Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for assisting the Partial Hospital clinical team (psychiatrist, BH clinician, RN) with providing direct care to PHP patients through individual, group, family, couples, and milieu therapies. In addition to co-facilitating therapy groups with the BH clinician or RN, the PHP BH Associate will also be responsible for triage and organization of incoming referrals and will serve as primary interface with payers to secure initial authorizations, provide scheduled updates and secure additional days for treatment, when indicated. The PHP BH Associate will collaborate closely with the patient and team in discharge planning and the development of an effective plan for aftercare.

Experience

• Minimum 2-years work or volunteer experience in human services or healthcare preferred
• Experience in facilitating groups or co-facilitating groups.
• Proven knowledge of community, outpatient behavioral health, and SUD treatment resources.

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to form rapid engagement and alliance building with referrals and patients.
• Ability to maintain and monitor confidentiality of patient records.
• Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
• Ability to learn new duties and adjust to change.

License & Certifications

• LADC or CADC preferred.
• CHW certification preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required.