Behavioral Health Counselor, Primary Care

Mass General Brigham•Rochester, NH

7d•$63,856 - $92,976•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor to support one of our Wentworth-Douglass’ Primary Care practices. This position operates Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with flexibility in scheduling based on patient and practice needs. The role will be fully onsite during onboarding, with hybrid opportunities available depending on the final practice assignment. Practice assignment will be determined based on organizational needs. In this role, the Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor will support one of our Primary Care practices, working as part of an integrated care team to provide short-term, solution-focused behavioral health services. The counselor will collaborate closely with primary care providers, nurses, care managers, and other members of the healthcare team to conduct behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver brief interventions, and participate in warm handoffs from providers. Depending on practice needs, the role may include both in-person and virtual patient visits. The counselor will work independently while also being supported by a collaborative team of licensed behavioral health clinicians. As part of our Integrated Behavioral Health Services team, you will work closely with primary care providers and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality behavioral healthcare to patients across the lifespan. This role offers opportunities to participate in practice improvement initiatives, collaborate on innovative care delivery models, and contribute to the continued growth of integrated care services throughout our organization.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a 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 ongoing 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 in formulating assessments of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and 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 treatment plans with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
Engages in quality improvement projects and uses data to measure progress.
Facilitate skill-based groups.
Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

Nice To Haves

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker preferred
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist preferred
Licensed Mental Health Counselor preferred
Experience working within an integrated behavioral health or primary care setting preferred
Experience providing brief, solution-focused interventions preferred
Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary care team preferred

Responsibilities

Providing short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral health interventions to patients in the primary care setting, both in person and virtually.
Conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
Collaborating with primary care providers through warm handoffs and ongoing care coordination to support patient needs in real time.
Providing crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, resource navigation, and other supportive services as needed.
Assessing patients to identify appropriate treatment recommendations and levels of care.
Maintaining a caseload of scheduled patient visits, with an expectation of approximately eight 30-minute appointments per day and an average of six completed patient visits daily.
Participating in case consultations, peer reviews, interdisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Supporting patients and families in accessing community resources and navigating behavioral healthcare services.
Working collaboratively with Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and Collaborative Care team members to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall patient experience.