Position Overview

This role is a Master ’s-level licensed clinician who provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families in  Peabody and Salem Public Schools. This is a full-time, on-site position aligned with the school calendar year.

The Organization

North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is a highly accomplished community health organization that prides itself on its compassionate approach to serving the surrounding communities with comprehensive and culturally sensitive care. With a strong commitment to excellence, NSCH provides:

• Comprehensive primary care.
• Dental services.
• Behavioral health care.
• Care management.
• Pharmacy services.
• Substance abuse disorder treatment.
• Nurse care management.
• Insurance enrollment assistance.

NSCH operates service sites at Gloucester, Peabody, and Salem Family Health Centers, ensuring convenient access to care. Additionally, NSCH extends its reach through school-based health centers within the Salem and Peabody School Districts. 

As a community-based safety net healthcare provider, NSCH actively encourages diversity and welcomes staff members who reflect the rich tapestry of our communities. We highly value the contributions of our team members and offer a wide range of perks and comprehensive benefits. These include health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness opportunities, and other appealing benefits.

We believe in supporting our employees from day one, and all eligible staff members can take advantage of these benefits right from the start of their employment at NSCH. We aim to foster a supportive and rewarding environment that empowers our team members to provide exceptional care to our communities.

Mission

North Shore Community Health’s mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all.

Vision

Healthy People | Vibrant Communities

Values

Accountability

We take our responsibility to ourselves, each other, and the NSCH Community very seriously. We understand our individual roles, and positions of power with respect to how others perceive our roles and actions. We hold ourselves accountable when we make mistakes–acknowledging the error, owning it, taking corrective actions, and moving forward. We follow through on what we commit or resolve to do.

Integrity

Integrity is the foundation of healthy relationships. We are committed to the highest ethical standards: honesty, fairness, respectfulness, and trustworthiness. We are honorable and respectful in dealings with others, and we strive to deal honestly, fairly, and in a respectful, ethical, and trustworthy manner when in agreement or disagreement.

Empathy

Empathy is a deep appreciation for another’s situation and point of view, which is the basis for the golden rule and our intrinsic sense of justice. We strive to bring empathy into our interactions with each other and with our patients.

Courage

We see courage as the strength of character to stand up for our convictions and belief system. To have courage is to have the fortitude to take risks and to extend one’s behaviors, actions, and thoughts beyond one’s comfort zone. We appreciate that courage is often required to compromise. Courage is a state of mind to face adverse, difficult, and challenging situations with confidence and positive energy.

Respect

NSCH holds its patients in the highest regard. We provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient needs and values. We take the time to listen to concerns, understand what is important, and provide appropriate solutions and care. We do this through coordination and integration of care, collaboration, and teamwork.

Commitment

NSCH is committed to the health and well-being of its community, patients, and staff. We demonstrate this commitment by constantly striving to align our actions with our mission, vision, and values.

EEO Statement:

We, North Shore Community Health (NSCH), are an equal employment opportunity employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce representative of all people, at all job levels, in the organization. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions (like recruiting, hiring, job assignments, and promotions) based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Essential Duties and  Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, intake, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning to patients as well as outpatient psychotherapy services (individual, families, group). 
• Provide consultation to primary care and school staff pertaining to the behavioral health needs and treatment goals of their patients. 
• Network/collaborate with community leaders, health care providers, community-based organizations, and others who contribute to the ongoing assessment of the health needs of this group of patients. 
• Perform school outreach activities such as classroom education sessions, health awareness sessions and assist in facilitating a Youth Advisory Committee 
• Conduct community outreach identify resources that provide needed support for patients, as well as make referrals/coordinate services with these agencies.
• Share best practices and expertise with both school and NSCH staff. 
• Meet productivity and documentation standards in a timely fashion using the electronic health record 
• Assist in completion of written reports required by SBHC funders
• Participate in supervision, team and staff meetings, committee and task forces as required.
• Perform additional duties to fulfill NSCH’s mission as assigned.

• Current LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD required 
• School-based health experience preferred
• Experience preferred using Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office applications 
• Experience using telehealth platforms 

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to establishing a safe and respectful environment for team members 
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment 
• High level of commitment to continuous improvement and delivery of comprehensive, quality health care.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.

Work Environment  Conditions 

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases 
• This position operates in a professional, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• Regular interaction with colleagues, supervisors, and/or clients occurs in person, by phone, and via digital communication platforms.
• Standard office hours apply, with occasional flexibility required to meet deadlines, attend meetings, or respond to organizational needs.
• Work may require sitting or standing for extended periods, using computers and other standard office equipment.
• Employees are expected to follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to safety, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

Physical  Requirements 

• Occasional lifting of materials (e.g., boxes, equipment) weighing up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods, with consistent use of computers and telephones 
• May be required to travel to multiple sites within a single day 

As a health center, NSCH expects all employees to receive all required vaccinations and health screenings yearly. Moreover, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including providing proof of having received the COVID­19 vaccine, unless a religious or medical exception is granted. All prospective employees must be vaccinated before their first day of employment, and proof of vaccination record must be provided with pre­hire paperwork. 

To request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement or if you have any questions about this mandate, please get in touch with the Human Resources Department at hr@nschi.org

North Shore Community Health is dedicated to building a diverse workforce. Are you excited about this role but feel that your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the job description? We encourage you to apply! Your skills may be suited for this or other roles here at North Shore Community Health.

Living on the North Shore

With facilities in Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester, NSCH offers access to New England’s Coastal charm just thirty minutes outside Boston. The North Shore is connected to the city via the Rockport Commuter Rail line, which makes stops in Salem and Gloucester. The North Shore has plenty to offer, with a rich history and a thriving cultural scene.

For Information, Please Contact:

Talent Acquisition Department

North Shore Community Health

TalentAcquisition@nschi.org