Behavioral Health Counselor I

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Adult Psychiatry Staff Clinician is a Masters prepared clinician who has clinical responsibilities related to the treatment of patients on the Inpatient Adult Psychiatry service. The staff clinician provides needed psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, collaborates daily with an interdisciplinary team, formulates treatment plans, coordinates care with families and outside providers. Clinician provides case management and discharge planning services, family support, and individual (and potentially group) treatment of patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit. The person in this position also complies with all governmental and other regulatory group requirements for documentation and care standards. Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrate familiarity with DSM5 criteria, major mental illnesses and substance use disorders, be able to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team in a busy, fast-paced environment, be well-organized and manage time effectively.

Requirements

Masters Degree required
Candidates with or without licensure are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team.
Formulate treatment plans and coordinate care with families and outside providers.
Provide case management and discharge planning services.
Offer family support and individual (and potentially group) treatment of patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit.
Comply with all governmental and other regulatory group requirements for documentation and care standards.
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.
Conduct reviews with insurance companies.
Provide inpatient case management services including completing psychosocial assessments, formulating interdisciplinary treatment plans, coordinating and networking care with families and outpatient providers, conducting treatment and discharge planning meetings, crisis and safety planning, arranging aftercare for patients who are in treatment for major mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.