Behavioral Health Clinician

Company: North Shore Community Health Inc
Location: Salem
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Opportunity Overview North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional community healthcare delivery. We are currently seeking compassionate and culturally competent Behavioral Health Providers to join our team. This position is available on a full-time, part-time, or fee-for-service basis and includes providing care both in-person and via telehealth. If you are interested in joining our team in early 2026 and contributing to a mission-driven health center that prioritizes health equity, collaboration, and excellence, we encourage you to apply now and express your availability for a January start. The Organization 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. With a strong commitment to excellence, NSCH provides: Comprehensive primary care Dental services Behavioral health care Care management Pharmacy services Substance use disorder treatment 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. 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. We believe in supporting our employees from day one, and all eligible staff members can take advantage of these benefits right from the start of their employment at NSCH. We aim to foster a supportive and rewarding environment that empowers our team members to provide exceptional care to our communities. Mission North Shore Community Health’s mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all. Vision Healthy People | Vibrant Communities Values Accountability We take our responsibility to ourselves, each other, and the NSCH Community very seriously. We understand our individual roles, and positions of power with respect to how others perceive our roles and actions. We hold ourselves accountable when we make mistakes–acknowledging the error, owning it, taking corrective actions, and moving forward. We follow through on what we commit or resolve to do. Integrity Integrity is the foundation of healthy relationships. We are committed to the highest ethical standards: honesty, fairness, respectfulness, and trustworthiness. We are honorable and respectful in dealings with others, and we strive to deal honestly, fairly, and in a respectful, ethical, and trustworthy manner when in agreement or disagreement. Empathy Empathy is a deep appreciation for another’s situation and point of view, which is the basis for the golden rule and our intrinsic sense of justice. We strive to bring empathy into our interactions with each other and with our patients. Courage We see courage as the strength of character to stand up for our convictions and belief system. 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 appreciate that courage is often required to compromise. Courage is a state of mind to face adverse, difficult, and challenging situations with confidence and positive energy. Respect NSCH holds its patients in the highest regard. 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. Commitment NSCH is committed to the health and well-being of its community, patients, and staff. We demonstrate this commitment by constantly striving to align our actions with our mission, vision, and values. 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. Essential Functions: Provides intake, diagnostic assessment, and treatment planning to primary care North Shore Community Health patients with chronic medical, behavioral health, and/or substance use conditions. Provides outpatient psychotherapy services (individual, family, group). Uses standardized tools and clinical judgment to support/ diagnose mental health issues (i.e., PTSD, Major Depression). Uses screening tools to assess for mental health issues, suicidality, substance use disorders, etc. (GAD, PHQ-9). Uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients during their treatment (CBT, DBT). Helps coordinate care for patients and identify barriers to access care, and refer for needed support services. Educates patients around symptom management, coping skills, stress management techniques Provides crisis intervention. Provides consultation to primary care and dental staff pertaining to behavioral health needs of their patients. Shares best practices and expertise with NSCH staff. Meets documentation standards in a timely fashion using the electronic health record for each patient contact. Attends in-service trainings for ongoing licensure requirement. Complies with all policies for compliance and documentation. Participates in supervision and team and staff meetings, as appropriate. Participates on committees and task forces as appropriate. Enjoys and works effectively in a culture of collaboration, ongoing change, and commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Requirements: Licensed and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of MA (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADAC, LCSW) New graduates (including LCSW) are welcome to apply and will be paired with an experienced clinician for supervision and mentorship. Demonstrated strong communication skills with individuals and/or groups Experience in Electronic Health Records (Epic preferred) and in Microsoft Office 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 Self-motivated and self-directed to work within a team and work independently Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) preferred. Maintains CEUs to meet professional organization requirements and/or licensure Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese preferred, not required Timely completion of required trainings (for example, NSCH Compliance Training) 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 hr@nschi.org. 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 TalentAcquisition@nschi.org

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