Behavioral Health Clinician

North Shore Community Health

. Provide direct treatment to patients .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSalem • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct treatment and case management for patients in community health settings, with a focus on behavioral health needs and culturally competent support. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare providers and community organizations to enhance patient care and access to services.

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LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD, or PsyDExperience in Community Health CareFluency in Spanish or PortugueseExperience with Electronic Health Record; EpicStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionDiagnostic AssessmentsCase ManagementChronic Disease ManagementPatient AdvocacyReferral CoordinationSelf-Management Goal DevelopmentPatient Follow-UpCompliance TrainingHealth Screening Requirements

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPlanning SkillsPrioritization SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeEpic Electronic Health Record

Certifications & Qualifications

LICSWLMHCLMFTPhDPsyD

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthCommunity Support ServicesCulturally Competent CareHealth CenterHuman Services Agency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct treatment to patients
Consult with primary care staff and providers regarding patients’ behavioral health needs, conditions, care plans, and treatment goals
Provide treatment for individuals of all ages and their families
Deliver brief treatment, diagnostic assessments, crisis intervention, and crisis prevention and management
Provide case management, referral coordination, follow-up, and collaboration with area agencies
Develop and access community support services
Educate and assist patients in accessing long-term behavioral health care and other 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
Identify barriers to care and develop solutions with the health center and other agencies
Provide patient support, advocacy, informal supportive counseling, and encouragement
Assist patients with forms and appointments
Complete patient follow-up and coordinate or provide interpreting for appointments
Collaborate with community leaders, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and others to assess patients’ health needs
Work under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in community health care
Reliable transportation to travel between Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester sites
Strong communication skills with individuals and/or groups
Spanish or Portuguese fluency preferred
Experience with an electronic health record; Epic strongly preferred
Literacy in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
Strict adherence to the NSCH Confidentiality policy
Compliance with NSCH personnel policies and procedures
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Maintain CEUs as required by the state
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
Four or more years of experience and training in a community health or mental health center setting, and/or related health/human services or social services agency experience preferred
Ability to comply with annual vaccination and health screening requirements
COVID-19 vaccination required as a condition of employment unless granted a religious or medical exception
Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods and use computers and telephones
Occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel to multiple sites within a single day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness opportunities
Benefits available from the start of employment for eligible staff members
Remote work opportunities based on operational needs and departmental guidelines