Psychiatric Counselor I

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA seeks a Psychiatric Counselor to provide individual and group counseling as part of patient treatment plans. This per diem onsite role reports to the Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health, and works within established policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Psychology, CPR certification, CPI within 90 days, and 1–3 years of experience with mental illness and substance use populations. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Psychology or related field from an accredited school required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• CPI certification required within 90 days.
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience working with the mentally ill and substance abuse populations required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling as part of patient treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health team to support approved treatment plans.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI certification

Experience with mental health

Education

BA or BS in Psychology or related field

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryThe Psychiatric Counselor provides a variety of patient care activities, including individual and group counseling in the context of patients’ treatment plans.This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.QualificationsBA or BS in Psychology or related field from an accredited school requiredCurrent CPR certification requiredCPI certification required within 90 daysMinimum of 1-3 years experience working with the mentally ill and substance abuse populations requiredAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location30 Locust StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$ - $26.80/HourlyGrade4At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.