BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y. 

Jordan Health is now seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor who, under the guidance of the Director of Social Emotional and Mental Health, is primarily responsible for providing MH assessments, offer family and collateral assistance, crisis intervention, liaison with medical providers, regarding Behavioral Health issues and referrals. Offer short term, evidence-based practice interventions to persons with a range of behavioral health disorders in an integrated primary care/behavioral health system. 

If you want to apply your specialized experience and education in an environment where you can make a difference and significantly impact patients’ quality of life, please consider our Behavioral Health Counselor .

The Behavioral Health Counselor will ensure to:

· Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of mental health disorders based on DSM clinical criteria. Additionally, provide risk assessments as requested by medical providers. 

· Assess and develop treatment plans to include medical and behavioral health concerns, which are to be updated, as appropriate, each session with patient.

· Help restore social conditions to enhance the patient/family’s capacity to meet their personal and social needs.

· Makes internal and external referrals to programs and agencies to foster/support resources to patients and families struggling with behavioral health disorders. 

· Provides Behavioral Health consultation to medical providers within the organization.

· Work in collaboration with medical providers, care managers, and all members of the Behavioral Health staff to provide comprehensive, holistic care to patients and families. 

Education And Experience Required:

· LCSW-R, LCSW-R, LCSW OR LMHC with at least 2 years providing therapy for culturally diverse patients in a clinical setting.

· Experience working with culturally diverse patients and Pediatric Behavioral Health desirable.

Licenses And Certifications: 

· LCSW-R, LCSW, and LMHC

·BLS through the American Heart Association 

·NYS Infection Control Certification 

Special Skills, Knowledge Required:

· Able to diagnose Behavioral Health disorders and make decisions as to an appropriate course of intervention, counseling and referral.

· Must have reliable transportation. 

Benefits: Jordan Health offers a competitive salary and full benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403b retirement plan. We offer Professional Development allowance. 

  Jordan Health offers equal opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law.  

About Jordan Health:

Jordan Health is an independent FQHC, with Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Jordan Health receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jordan Health is a network of outpatient primary care offices with providers who follow a panel of patients. While independent, Jordan Health actively collaborates with the major hospital and healthcare systems in our operating area to provide a total safety net of healthcare services.