Behavioral Health Associate

What We Provide  

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays – confirm days off based on employee type- see reference guide 
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds 
• Personal and financial wellness programs  
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care   
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees 
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement  
• Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities   
• Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals 

What You Will Do

• Assists with the development of the social work assessment of patients/families 
• Assists in the development of a social work treatment plan and goals with emphasis on symptom management and psychiatric rehabilitation 
• Provides ongoing social work services and/or collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies 
• Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients, families and other caregivers 
• Assists clients with understanding their mental illness by providing psycho education and assistance with symptom management 
• Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources 
• Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Health policy 
• Performs established workflow procedures 
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals 
• Acts as liaison with other community agencies 
• Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc. 
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth 

About the Program 

Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT)

The Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) program provides comprehensive, community-based psychiatric care for adults living with serious mental illness who have experienced frequent hospitalizations, housing instability, or involvement with the justice system.

Why Join This Program: Make a direct impact on some of New York City's most vulnerable adults while working as part of a highly collaborative, community-based care team.