Senior Behavioral Health Counselor
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Healthcare Administration
Site:
North Shore Medical Center, 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.
Job SummarySenior case manager to provide oversight of case management staff on a 30 bed, inpatient, senior psychiatry service at MGB-Salem Hospital. The unit provides evaluation and care of individuals generally 55 or older who are struggling with general psychiatric disorders, neurocognitive disorders or both.
- Supervision of all case mangers including case assignments
- Working in collaboration with unit leadership
- Opportunities to reduce LOS and oversight of other quality improvement initiatives related to CM services.
- Clinical responsibilities include provision of initial psychosocial assessments and implementing appropriate comprehensive focal treatment plans for all assigned cases.
- Provides discharge planning and aftercare follow-up.
Must have a master's degree in counseling or social work.
- Independent license strongly preferred.
- Supervision of students a plus.
MGB-Salem Hospital Psychiatry service includes 120 inpatient beds, PHP and three very busy outpatient clinics. MGB-Salem Hospital is a member of the Mass General Brigham Health Care Network that includes MGH, Brigham, McLean, Newton Wellesley Hospital and other MGB institutions.
EducationMaster's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials- Social Worker [Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - MA] - preferred
- Experience in a behavioral health or clinical environment 3-5 years required and Experience in a supervisory or leadership role 1-2 years preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in program development, staff management, and budget oversight.
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health treatment modalities, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Experience working in a healthcare facility or hospital setting.
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%)
Remote Type:
Onsite
Work Location:
1 Dove Avenue
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range: $82,430.40 - $/Annual
Grade: 8
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;
however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexua
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