Mental Health Counselor - Cardiac Rehab

Site: The Brigham and Women''s Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

This is a unique opportunity including both direct care and assisting in the care of psychosocial and overall mental health services for patients currently enrolled in Cardiac Rehabilitation. If you are passionate about mental health conditions and psychosocial issues this is the position for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of cardiac rehab patients. Provide short-term 1:1 counseling, either in person or virtually, for individual patients who are referred by the Cardiac Rehab team.
• Develop and facilitate a support group for cardiac rehab patients, the purpose of which is to introduce patients to the concept of group support.
• Provide community resources for cardiac rehab patients and their families and make referrals to appropriate agencies: e.g., psychotherapy resources; senior centers, mindfulness courses, substance abuse resources, and other agencies that provide support for the patient's disabilities and comorbidities. Collaborate with Community Wellness Coordinator as well.
• Teach and support cardiac rehab staff members about mental health issues, including but not limited to: assessment of suicidality, the psychiatric sequalae of cardiac surgery and cardiovascular disease, and the impact of critical illness on the family system.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Teach and develop classes, in particular, classes in the Resilience series, which cover behavior change, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), goal setting, stress management, and mindfulness. There is opportunity to develop additional material for cardiac patients, e.g., the psychiatric sequelae of cardiovascular disease, chronic illness, and cardiac procedures.
• Spend time counseling and providing support to cardiac rehab patients during their cardiac rehab appointments.

Summary

• Responsible for providing expert counseling, support, and guidance to individuals dealing with various mental health challenges.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for clients experiencing mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and behavioral challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and screenings to identify clients'' specific concerns and diagnoses.
• Provide crisis intervention and immediate support to clients in distress or facing emergencies.
• contribute to the development and enhancement of mental health counseling programs, including designing new interventions and workshops.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior counselors, guiding their professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals, medical staff, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Counseling/Psychology/Related field from an accredited program from an accredited program required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licensure:

• Require current Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

Experience

• Experience providing mental health counseling, with a focus on diverse populations and complex mental health conditions. 5-7 years required.

• Experience in cardiac rehab strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven expertise in evidence-based counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to supervise and support junior counselors.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building rapport and fostering a therapeutic relationship with clients.

• Knowledge of ethical guidelines and legal regulations in mental health counseling.

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

20 Patriot Place

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$34.13 - $49.63/Hourly

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women''s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.