Mid Level Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs

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Job Summary

In this role, the Behavioral Health Counselor will primarily support patients referred from the Saugus Internal Medicine practice, while also providing virtual coverage to the Lynn Primary Care practice as needed. Working as part of an integrated care team, the counselor will collaborate closely with primary care providers, nurses, and social work case management. Responsibilities include conducting behavioral health assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing brief interventions. Patient appointments typically range from 45-60 minutes, with an average of 5-6 patients per day. The counselor will work independently while also being supported by other licensed clinicians (LICSW) across the team.

We are seeking a Full-time 40-hour Social Worker to support our office Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. As a hybrid opportunity, the position entails onsite coverage 3 days per week on site at our Internal Medicine office located at 1069 Broadway Street in Saugus and remote coverage 2 day per week.

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Our social worker will work within the Integrated Behavioral Health Service; working closely with primary care and other specialty services to deliver exceptional care to our patients across the age spectrum. As an organization looking to invest in your professional growth, there will be opportunities for this role to learn, grow, and participate in improvement projects focused on efficiency and improving care delivery. We frequently prototype new ideas, including digital tools, care team roles, and workflows, that may be used in designing for the future of ambulatory care across MGB Integrated Care.

Responsibilities to include:

• Providing short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy (individual, families and groups) to patients of the primary care practice in-person and virtually

• Developing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans for patients engaged in BH treatment

• Providing a range of interventions to support primary care as needed such as crisis intervention; care coordination; information; referrals; and safety planning.

• Assessing new patients to aid in the identification of the best treatment options for them

-Participating in formal and informal case reviews, seminars and / or inter- and intra-departmental peer review meetings

• Supporting patients in accessing resources and managing care

• Working closely with the other members from the Behavioral Health Team as well as the Primary Care and Collaborative Care Teams to coordinate services needed to improve the lives of our patients.

Education
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required

License

LMHC or LICSW in MA

Experience
At least 3 years of related experience required.

Due to the hybrid nature of the role, we ensure that our employees receive required technology and training to be proficient and independently productive in all job responsibilities regardless of work location. Employees are responsible for designating a workspace within the remote work location that is private, safe, ergonomic, and free from distractions for all hours worked.

Hybrid

1069 Broadway

40

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.

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