Behavioral Health Counselor II
Mass General Brigham · Salem-MA
What the posting says
Each fact was read from this posting and checked:Statedin the posting, quotedConflictsposted two ways, both shownNot mentionedwe looked; it is not there
- PayStated
- $67,538–$98,238 a year
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['postgraduate degree']
Not mentioned in this posting
We read the whole posting. These are not in it. Not a no: ask the recruiter, in your own words.
- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
- The posting does not say
Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
These are the employer’s words. The index does not judge whether you meet them.
- Master's Degree in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine or Social Workrequired
Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Master's Degree Social Work required
from the posting - Clinical social work or mental/behavioral health experiencerequired
Clinical social work or mental/behavioral health experience 2-3 years required
from the posting - Clinical judgment and professional ethicsrequired
Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics
from the posting - Psychosocial assessment and risk evaluationrequired
Demonstrates proficiency in formulating assessments of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans
from the posting - Crisis interventionrequired
Demonstrates proficiency in formulating assessments of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans
from the posting - Treatment plan development and documentationrequired
and the documentation of both promptly
from the posting - Evidence-based interventionsrequired
Provides a range of evidence-based interventions
from the posting - Patient advocacy and communicationrequired
Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team
from the posting - Cultural competencerequired
Incorporates cultural competencies
from the posting - Internal and external resource knowledgerequired
Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately
from the posting - Skill-based group facilitationrequired
Facilitate skill-based groups
from the posting - Quality improvement and data userequired
Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
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 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.
Qualifications
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$67,537.60 - $98,238.40/Annual
Grade
7
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At 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.
The posting text is reproduced as the employer wrote it; the index adds nothing to it.