Behavioral Health Clinician

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. Pre-licensure clinicians are also welcome to apply, dependent upon availability of supervisors to support licensure. Benefits We highly value the contributions of our team members and offer a wide range of perks and comprehensive benefits. These include health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness opportunities. 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‑solve and identify 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. 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. If pre‑licensed LMHC, PsyD, PhD, (or LCSW), offer is contingent upon availability of a supervising clinician. It is expected that the pre‑licensed clinician provide proof of licensure within 6 months of completing supervision hours and being eligible for the licensing exam. 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 but can mentor and train newer clinicians. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. EEO Statement We, North Shore Community Health (NSCH), are an equal employment opportunity employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce representative of all people, at all job levels, in the organization. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions (like recruiting, hiring, job assignments, and promotions) based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Shore Community Health Inc