North Shore Community Health is hiring Behavioral Health Clinicians for our Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester locations. Selected candidates may provide coverage at one or more sites based on organizational and patient care needs.

Opportunity Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Behavioral Health Provider is a Masters or Doctoral-level licensed clinician providing integrated primary care/behavioral health services at North Shore Community Health.

Work Location & Schedule

This is a hybrid position that combines on-site and remote work. Behavioral Health Clinicians provide in-person patient care at one or more of North Shore Community Health's Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester locations, with opportunities for remote work based on operational needs and departmental guidelines. Candidates should be able to travel between practice sites as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct treatment to patients.
• Provide consultation to primary care staff pertaining to the behavioral health needs of their patients.
• Consult with primary care providers on an ongoing basis pertaining to the patient's condition and the patient's medical and behavioral health care plan and treatment goals
• Provide treatment for individuals of all ages and their families as needed. Modalities used include: brief treatment; diagnostic assessments; crisis intervention; crisis prevention and management (homelessness, detox, reporting suspected child and/or elder abuse, tenant issues).
• Provide case management; referral coordination, follow-up, and collaboration with area agencies; Develop and access community support services as needed.
• Provide education/information/assistance in obtaining access to long-term behavioral health care and other area human service agencies.
• Provide education on chronic disease management.
• Develop self-management goals as directed by the patient care team.
• Provide culturally competent support services for patients depending on individual needs and preferences.
• Identify barriers to care, problem solving and identifying solutions both within the health center and with other agencies as needed; provide patient support and advocacy; provide informal supportive counseling and encouragement; provide direct assistance with completion of forms and making appointments; provide all necessary follow up with patients; and, coordinate and/or provide interpreting for patient appointments within and outside of NSCH.
• Network/collaborate with community leaders, health care providers, community-based organizations, and others who contribute to the ongoing assessment of the health needs of this group of patients.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in community health care.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with individuals and/or groups
• Spanish or Portuguese fluency preferred
• Experience working with an electronic health record, experience with Epic strongly preferred. Literacy in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel and Word)
• Maintains strict adherence to the NSCH Confidentiality policy
• Incorporates NSCH values, principles, and mission statement into daily activities
• Complies with all NSCH personnel policies and procedures
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed to work within a team and/or work independently
• Maintain CEUs as required by the state.
• Ability to complete NSCH required Compliance Training before the deadline.
• Ability to work one evening shift per week (until 7 pm)

Education & Experience

• LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD strongly preferred.
• Four or more years of experience and training in a community health or mental health center setting; and/or related experience in health/human services and/or social services agency preferred.

Work Environment Conditions

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases
• This position operates in a professional, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• Regular interaction with colleagues, supervisors, and/or clients occurs in person, by phone, and via digital communication platforms.
• Standard office hours apply, with occasional flexibility required to meet deadlines, attend meetings, or respond to organizational needs.
• Work may require sitting or standing for extended periods, using computers and other standard office equipment.
• Employees are expected to follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to safety, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of materials (e.g., boxes, equipment) weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods, with consistent use of computers and telephones
• May be required to travel to multiple sites within a single day

As a health center, NSCH ensures that all employees comply with the annual requirements for vaccinations and health screenings. All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment unless they have been granted a religious or medical exception. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be provided, and prospective employees must be vaccinated before their first day of employment, submitting their vaccination record and pre-hire paperwork. If you need to request an exemption from the vaccine requirement or have any inquiries regarding this policy, please get in touch with the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

At North Shore Community Health, our commitment lies in fostering a diverse workforce. If you're enthusiastic about this position but feel that your previous experience is not fully aligned with the requirement in the job description, we still encourage you to apply! Your skills could be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within North Shore Community Health.

Living on the North Shore

With facilities in Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester, NSCH offers access to New England's coastal charm just thirty minutes outside of Boston. The North Shore is connected to the city via the Rockport Commuter Rail line, which makes stops in Salem and Gloucester. The North Shore has plenty to offer, with a rich history and thriving cultural scene.

For Information Please Contact:

Talent Acquisition Department

North Shore Community Health

[email protected]

Salary Description

$75,000 - $97,000