Behavioral Health Counselor, Family Medicine

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor, Family Medicine at Mass General Brigham a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Family Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Family Medicine position at Mass General Brigham is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this physician position at $64k to $93k annually.

This is approximately 70% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

This position is based in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Counseling, Social Work, Integrated Behavioral Health Service, Primary Care Collaboration, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy to patients across the age spectrum within the Integrated Behavioral Health Service, working closely with primary care and specialty services. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, pr...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits, Career Advancement Opportunities, Differentials, Premiums, Bonuses, Recognition Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.