Mass General Brigham·Saugus, Massachusetts
Provide short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral health assessments for patients within an integrated primary care team. Collaborate with providers and nurses to develop treatment plans and coordinate care for patients across the age spectrum.
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc.
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.
In this role, the Behavioral Health Counselor will primarily support patients referred from the Saugus Internal Medicine practice, while also providing virtual coverage to the Lynn Primary Care practice as needed. Working as part of an integrated care team, the counselor will collaborate closely with primary care providers, nurses, and social work case management.
include conducting behavioral health assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing brief interventions. Patient appointments typically range from 45-60 minutes, with an average of 5-6 patients per day. The counselor will work independently while also being supported by other licensed clinicians (LICSW) across the team.
We are seeking a Full-time 40-hour Social Worker to support our office Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. As a hybrid opportunity, the position entails onsite coverage 3 days per week on site at our Internal Medicine office located at 1069 Broadway Street in Saugus and remote coverage 2 day per week.
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
Our social worker will work within the Integrated Behavioral Health Service; working closely with primary care and other specialty services to deliver exceptional care to our patients across the age spectrum. As an organization looking to invest in your professional growth, there will be opportunities for this role to learn, grow, and participate in improvement projects focused on efficiency and improving care delivery. We frequently prototype new ideas, including digital tools, care team roles, and workflows, that may be used in designing for the future of ambulatory care across MGB Integrated Care.
Qualifications: Education Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
License: LMHC or LICSW in MA
Experience At least 3 years of related experience required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Due to the hybrid nature of the role, we ensure that our employees receive required technology and training to be proficient and independently productive in all job responsibilities regardless of work location. Employees are responsible for designating a workspace within the remote work location that is private, safe, ergonomic, and free from distractions for all hours worked.
Work Location: 1069 Broadway
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$67,537.60 - $98,238.40/Annual
Grade: 7
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Requires a Master's degree in a related field and a valid LMHC or LICSW license in Massachusetts. At least 3 years of related professional experience is required.
Market context
Behavioral health counselor roles in Massachusetts are often in steady demand in medical settings, especially when they support internal medicine teams and integrated care. This position is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, a valid Massachusetts LMHC or LICSW, and at least 3 years of related experience; the listed benefits include comprehensive benefits, a sign-on bonus, career advancement opportunities, recognition programs, and bonuses. Before applying, confirm your license status and tailor your experience to outpatient or medical-embedded behavioral health work; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.