Behavioral Health Counselor

Mass General Brigham•Salem, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Provide support, training and education to mental/behavioral health care and case management staff as needed.

Requirements

Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
Related experience 3-5 years required
Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics.
Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.
Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the 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 with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.
Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages on-going self-reflection and continual learning preferred.
Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems preferred.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - MA] - preferred
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - MA] - preferred
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [MA] - preferred
Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - MA] - preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute group counseling sessions.
Assisting Therapists in the discharge process.
Participate in staff meetings.
Train new staff as needed.
Individual counseling utilizing evidence-based treatments.
Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities.
Collaborate with IEP team members including consultation IEP services.
Evaluates children and adolescents to risk for harm to self or others and triggers to such.
Facilitate skill-based groups.