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Mass General Brigham
Dover, New Hampshire · Hybrid

Behavioral Health Counselor, Behavioral Health

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63,856.00 - $92,976.00/Annual

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation

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

Great Bay Mental Health, located at 15 Old Rollinsford Road in Dover, NH, is a dynamic and compassionate division of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and part of the Mass General Brigham system. We provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services throughout the Seacoast region with a strong commitment to evidence-based care, collaboration, and patient-centered treatment.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that combines the innovation and resources of Mass General Brigham with the close-knit culture of a community-based practice. Our multidisciplinary team works together to improve access to high-quality behavioral health care while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and clinicians.

About the Role

Great Bay Mental Health, a proud member of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and the Mass General Brigham system, is seeking a compassionate and experienced full-time, 36-hr Behavioral Health Counselor to join our growing outpatient behavioral health practice. This position provides individual and family therapy services to a primarily pediatric population, working with children approximately 4–12 years of age.

As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will partner closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care pediatricians, and other behavioral health professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about supporting children and families while practicing in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide outpatient individual and family psychotherapy to a pediatric patient population.

· Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

· Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including play therapy, family systems therapy, and other age-appropriate treatment modalities.

· Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care providers, and community partners to coordinate patient care.

· Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and regulatory standards.

· Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and clinical collaboration.

· Provide education, guidance, and support to patients, families, and caregivers to promote positive behavioral health outcomes.

· Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards of practice.

The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health clinician with 3–5 years of experience providing outpatient therapy, including experience working with pediatric patients. They are passionate about supporting children and families through evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care and bring

experience with therapeutic approaches such as play therapy and family systems therapy.

This individual thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and enjoys partnering with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, pediatric primary care providers, and other members of the care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered behavioral health services.

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and assessment skills, along with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care, will contribute to success in this role.

Qualifications

Education

· Master's Degree in a related field required.

· This role does not accept experience in lieu of a degree.

Licenses and Credentials

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Preferred

· Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Preferred

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – Preferred

· Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Preferred

Experience

· 3–5 years of related experience required.

· Experience working with diverse patient populations while demonstrating cultural humility and a commitment to continuous learning.

· Experience advocating for patients and navigating healthcare and community-based systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.

· Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and timely clinical documentation.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

· Knowledge of community resources and appropriate referral practices.

· Commitment to professional growth, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

15 Old Rollinsford Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,856.00 - $92,976.00/Annual

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

1812 Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation 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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyPediatric behavioral healthInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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2.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Remote
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