Behavioral Health Counselor

Mass General Brigham

3d • $34 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The McLean Hospital Corporation 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. McLean Community Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services Clinicians will complete level of care assessments and provide recommendations for patients presenting to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, located in Attleboro, MA. This position requires a strong clinical emphasis in assessment and evaluation and a familiarity with area services available within all levels of care. Job Summary Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Provide support, training and education to mental/behavioral health care and case management staff as needed. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Related experience 3-5 years required
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages on-going self-reflection and continual learning required.
• Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems required.
• Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
• Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
• Ability to advocate , coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
• Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
• Facilitate skill-based groups.
• Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute group counseling sessions.
• Assisting Therapists in the discharge process.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Train new staff as needed.
• Individual counseling utilizing evidence-based treatments.
• Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities.
• Collaborate with IEP team members including consultation IEP services.
• Evaluates children and adolescents to risk for harm to self or others and triggers to such.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level