Behavioral Health Specialist

GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH•Somersworth, NH

7h•$70,470 - $102,465•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will be part of an integrated care team dedicated to providing whole-person care. In this role, you will conduct mental health assessments, provide individual and group therapy, offer crisis intervention, and participate in Warm Welcomes. You will collaborate with primary care providers and other interdisciplinary team members to identify and address mental health and substance use concerns. While working closely with the integrated care team, you will also maintain an individual caseload and provide independent clinical support. For candidates who are not yet licensed, supervision toward clinical licensure will be provided to support your professional growth. We offer a flexible schedule with opportunities for both remote and on-site work.

Requirements

Consistent punctuality and reliability.
Completion of all required annual trainings on time.
Maintenance of all minimum required qualifications for the position, including necessary licensure and certifications.
Professionalism & Resilience: Maintain composure, respect, and problem-solving skills, even under pressure.
Trustworthiness: Be dependable, follow through on commitments, and contribute positively to the team.
Respect: Honor the dignity of coworkers and patients; listen, empathize, and support differences.
Positive Attitude: Demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented approach to tasks and interactions.
Clear Communication: Listen actively, express yourself clearly, and ask questions when clarification is needed.
Flexibility: Embrace change constructively and remain open to new ideas and feedback.
Resource Stewardship: Use resources efficiently; keep spaces clean and safe, and suggest improvements.
Extending arms and hands in various directions.
Walking and moving around to accomplish work-related tasks.
Using upper body strength to push, pull, carry, or lift objects.
Performing tasks that require fine motor skills using fingers.
Moderate manual dexterity for tasks that involve frequent use of tools such as a keyboard, calculator, or similar equipment.
Effective verbal communication skills are necessary to share information clearly and promptly with internal team members and external contacts.
Ability to engage respectfully and appropriately with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and manage interruptions or unplanned situations as part of the work environment.
Ability to hear and understand verbal communication, including distinguishing subtle differences in tone and sound.
Visual focus and attention to detail are required for tasks including reading, reviewing written or electronic information, analyzing data, and inspecting small components.
Occasional travel to off-site meetings or alternate work locations may be required.

Nice To Haves

Supervision toward clinical licensure will be provided for candidates who are not yet licensed.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments and provides individual psychotherapy and group treatment for patients.
Conducts substance misuse assessments, including determining appropriate levels of care and making placement recommendations using American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.
Provides relapse prevention counseling and support for patients diagnosed with substance use disorders.
Triages patients based on complexity and clinical need and make appropriate internal and external referrals to community resources.
Collaborates with primary care providers and interdisciplinary team members to support patient progress toward health-related goals.
Assists primary care providers in identifying and addressing mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
Utilizes evidence-based treatment models and adhere to established behavioral health policies and protocols.
Maintains accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation while meeting agency productivity standards.
Upholds professional and ethical standards set forth by the NH Board of Mental Health and/or the NH Licensing Board for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals, as well as organizational policies.
Participates in peer review processes, agency audits, and quality improvement initiatives that support primary care and behavioral health integration.
Participates in in-service trainings, supervision, and continuing education opportunities to remain current in the fields of mental health and substance use treatment.
Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, educational, and cultural backgrounds, as well as individuals with varying perspectives and value systems.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.