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Behavioral Health Counselor II

Salem Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Salem
1 Dove Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 08, 2025
Full time case manager inpatient adult psychiatry services, Mass General Brigham -Salem Hospital, Salem MA. Excellent position for masters-level clinicians to meet experience and supervisory criteria for licensure in LMHC or LICSW tracks. Sign On Bonuses offered! Masters-level clinician to provide inpatient case management to adult and older adult patients with psychiatric and dual-diagnosis disorders. Duties include completing psychosocial assessments, creating treatment plans, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provide individual and family therapy/education, complete discharge planning and external referrals. Prior inpatient experience is preferred. License preferred but not required. Salem Hospital qualifies for federally funded loan forgiveness status. The Epstein Center for Behavioral Health at Salem Hospital comprises of 120 inpatient beds across four units on the Salem Hospital Campus. There is one child/adolescent unit, two general adult units and a senior psychiatry service for older adults. The psychiatry service also includes adolescent and adult partial hospitalization programs, an intensive outpatient program, a substance use disorders bridge clinic and three very busy outpatient clinics. Salem Hospital is a member of the Mass General Brigham Health Care Network, which includes MGH, Brigham, McLean, Newton Wellesley Hospitals and other MGB institutions. Education Master's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience Related experience 3-5 years required and Demonstrated experience working successfully with people of various backgrounds and lifestyles in a manner that engages on-going self-reflection and continual learning required. required and Experience negotiating, advocating, and navigating systems. required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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. - Facilitate skill-based groups. - Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.