Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under clinical supervision, responsible for psychosocial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients and families in assigned patient population. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, internal and external case managers, community agencies, and other health care professionals to implement safe and effective patient care. Reports to the social work manager / manager of clinical service area.

Per Diem Patient Care Counselor (Psychiatric Services)

Anna Jaques Hospital – Newburyport, MA
Per Diem

Anna Jaques Hospital, a proud member of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system, is a community-focused hospital known for compassionate care, strong teamwork, and a supportive clinical environment. Located minutes from the North Shore and the New Hampshire border, Anna Jaques combines the feel of a close-knit hospital with the resources and innovation of a leading healthcare system.

We are seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Counselor (PC) to join our inpatient psychiatric unit This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about behavioral health and patient-centered care who is looking for flexible scheduling and meaningful work in a collaborative setting.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct patient support in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while maintaining dignity and safety
• Perform patient observations and report changes in mood, behavior, or physical condition
• Utilize therapeutic communication to build rapport and support recovery
• Follow all unit protocols related to safety, observation levels, and documentation
• Work closely with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary care team

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts LICSW required
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric conditions, treatment modalities, and crisis intervention
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe
• Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of an inpatient psychiatric unit

Why Anna Jaques?

• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
• Exposure to high-quality behavioral health care within a respected health system
• Ideal role for those building or continuing a career in psychiatric or behavioral health care

If you’re interested in contributing to a patient-centered psychiatric care team and want flexible per diem opportunities, we’d love to connect.

Pay Range:

$40.00 - $51.74

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled