Behavioral Health Counselor II

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing assessment, crisis intervention, individual behavioral health counseling, and psycho-educational/support groups to patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The Behavioral Health Counselor II communicates with the interdisciplinary treatment team and makes resource connections as needed.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal, and/or environmental issues—Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.

-Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected (child, disabled adult, elder) and specialized safety assessments when violence is suspected. Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.

-Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.

-Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

 

Education
Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Master's Degree Social Work required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Clinical social work or mental/behavioral health experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
- Demonstrates proficiency in formulating assessments of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both promptly.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.
- Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.
- Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Incorporates cultural competencies.
- If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
- Actively seeks assistance with complex cases and situations in a timely manner.
- Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
- Facilitate skill-based groups.
- Knowledge, understanding, and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.
- Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

 

Onsite

 

3 Dove Ave

 

20

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$67,537.60 - $98,238.40/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

At 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.

 

3200 North Shore Medical Center, 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.

 

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