PRIMARY CARE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

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.
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.
This is ahybrid positionthat 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.
North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is a highly accomplished community health organization that prides itself on its compassionate approach to serving the surrounding communities with comprehensive and culturally sensitive care. Comprehensive primary care
Dental services
Behavioral health care
Care management
Pharmacy services
Nurse care management
Insurance enrollment assistance
NSCH operates service sites at Gloucester, Peabody, and Salem Family Health Centers, ensuring convenient access to care. Additionally, NSCH extends its reach through school-based health centers and behavioral health team members within the Salem and Peabody School Districts.
As a community-based safety net healthcare provider, NSCH actively encourages diversity and welcomes staff members who reflect the diversity of our communities. These include health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness opportunities.
We aim to foster a supportive and rewarding environment that empowers our team members to provide exceptional care to our communities.
North Shore Community Health’s mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all.
Healthy People | Vibrant Communities
We take our responsibility to ourselves, each other, and the NSCH Community very seriously. Integrity is the foundation of healthy relationships. To have courage is to have the fortitude to take risks and to extend one’s behaviors, actions, and thoughts beyond one’s comfort zone. We provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient needs and values. We take the time to listen to concerns, understand what is important, and provide appropriate solutions and care. We do this through coordination and integration of care, collaboration, and teamwork.
NSCH is committed to the health and well-being of its community, patients, and staff. We, North Shore Community Health (NSCH), are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.
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
crisis prevention and management (homelessness, detox, reporting suspected child and/or elder abuse, tenant issues).
Provide case management; 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.
Develop self-management goals as directed by the patient care team.
Identify barriers to care, problem solving and identifying solutions both within the health center and with other agencies as needed; 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.
Experience in community health care.
Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites.
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
Complies with all NSCH personnel policies and procedures
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills
Ability to complete NSCH required Compliance Training before the deadline.
Ability to work one evening shift per week (until 7 pm)
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
Potential exposure to infectious diseases
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.
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 North Shore Community Health, our commitment lies in fostering a diverse workforce. Your skills could be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within North Shore Community Health.
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. North Shore Community Health