Behavioral Health Counselor II, Bariatric Surgery, Dover NH

About Us

Wentworth Health Partners (WHP), an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, is a multi-specialty group practice providing the highest quality patient care and services that range from wellness and illness prevention to testing, treatment, and care of complex medical conditions. Our network offers primary care, specialty care, and other services at locations throughout the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast Region.

At WHP, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and experience professional growth - join our team today!

The WHP Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery

Our Center's multidisciplinary team is dedicated to transforming lives through our comprehensive weight loss surgery and obesity medicine programs. Our bariatric surgeons, advanced practitioners, certified nurses, registered dietitians, behavioral health counselors work collaboratively to support our patients at every stage of their journey. We focus on preparing them both physically and mentally for surgery, addressing unhealthy behaviors, and assisting with preoperative weight loss. Accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, we are committed to providing exceptional care and guidance as our patients embark on their path to a healthier life.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time Licensed Integrated Behavioral Health Provider (IBHP) to join our growing bariatric surgery team! As a core member of our care team, the IBHP will provide full Psycho-Social Evaluation for Bariatric Surgery candidates as well as provide time-limited behavioral health support after the surgery.

This position requires advanced skills in utilizing evidence based screening tools, conducting thorough assessments using a biopsychosocial model and delivering brief evidence-based interventions including psychoeducation, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and other short-term solution-focused interventions for patients. Existing knowledge or deep interest in acquiring training in Bariatric Health issues is required.

It is highly beneficial for the individual in this position to be confident in their skills and decision-making, organized in their follow-up with patients and providing clear guidelines, and comfortable speaking in front of and running support groups in addition to the individual sessions for patients.

Location

This 40-hour position is on-site at 10 Members Way in Dover, NH. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This role offers flexibility in scheduling to help manage both professional and personal commitments.

Qualifications

Experience Minimum Required

* 3-5 years of independent counseling at the licensed level

Experience Preferred/Desired

* Over 5 years of independent counseling at the LICSW level with children, families and adults; specialty certifications in areas such as substance abuse, crisis or grief.

Education

* LICSW, LCMHC, LMFT

* Licensed in NH

* Licensed in ME preferred

Special Skills Minimum Required

* Knowledge of medical terminology.

* Ability to organize time and establish priorities; ability to communicate in written, electronic and verbal formats; ability to give and receive information over the telephone; ability to make effective judgements and decisions based on objective criteria.

* Ability to work in a stressful environment and handle sensitive issues; ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Calm, reassuring, empathetic demeanor; flexible, professional in interactions with people at all levels; ability to work with a wide range of patient conditions, personalities, and cultures; ability to provide good internal and external customer service.

* Ability to operate a computer.

* Ability to assess and diagnose mental disorders.

* Ability to provide treatment using multiple modalities of acceptable practice.

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.