Behavioral Health Counselor

About the role

The Inpatient Adult Psychiatry Staff Clinician is a Masters prepared clinician responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, formulating treatment plans, coordinating care, and managing case management and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate familiarity with DSM5 criteria, major mental illnesses, and substance use disorders.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Be well-organized and manage time effectively.
• Provide psychosocial assessments, formulate interdisciplinary treatment plans, coordinate and network care with families and outpatient providers.
• Conduct treatment and discharge planning meetings, crisis and safety planning, and arrange aftercare for patients.
• May conduct reviews with insurance companies as needed.

Requirements

This position requires a Masters Degree. Familiarity with DSM5 criteria, major mental illnesses, and substance use disorders is necessary. Experience working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required.
• Familiarity with DSM5 criteria, major mental illnesses, and substance use disorders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary setting.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of healthcare regulations and policies.

Benefits

Mass General Brigham offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Loan forgiveness is available for employees working at Salem Hospital.

Pay

$55,390.40 - $80,485.60/Annual

Schedule

Full-time float position for two adult inpatient mental health units and, potentially, an older-adult inpatient unit. Works on-site, 40 hours per week.