Primary Therapist

BACK BAY MENTAL HEALTH LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Designated free parking space

Job summary

A mental health outpatient facility in Boston is seeking a full-time Mental Health Counselor. The role includes providing individual and group counseling, conducting client intakes, and coordinating treatment plans. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in behavioral healthcare. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required. This position offers a competitive salary and is an in-person role with structured working hours.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings.
• Must demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks.
• Confidentiality must be maintained when interacting with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Complete intake of new clients upon admission.
• Document treatment episodes and plans according to company policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with an Electronic Medical Record

Knowledge of software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions, Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions, Psychology

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Back Bay Mental Health - Mental Health Outpatient in Boston, right off of the Green Line next to Boston University.
• You will have a designated free parking space if you commute by car!
• Our mental health outpatient day program runs from 9a to 5p and the evening program runs from 6p-9p.

Must be willing to carry a case load of around 12 clients, run 2-4 groups a week and maybe an evening group on occasion.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as education and skills training.
• Complete intake of new clients immediately upon admission.
• Obtain history and presenting information as delineated in program policy.
• Createindividualized treatment plans with clients
• Updates referring sources and family members on patient progress
• Utilize therapeutic interventions and rapport-building practices, including motivational interviewing techniques
• Document treatment episodes, contacts, treatment plans and sessions according to payor and company policies and procedures
• Coordinates comprehensive discharge plan to ensure seamless community reintegration.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions, Psychology or related field is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions, Psychology or related field is preferred.
• LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LADC preferred
• At least 2years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work with an Electronic Medical Record
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person