Behavioral health counselor

Overview

Behavioral Health Counselors provide supportive counseling, advocacy, and education to help patients and their families navigate mental illness, access community resources, and manage symptoms to help them remain safely in the community This is an experienced, master's level social services role that provides direct care as part of a team. Join us in building on our 130-year history and become a part of the Future of Care that is strengthening communities with high quality, integrated behavioral health programs. VNS Health Behavioral Health team members provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to New Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life and mental well-being. We deliver care wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients' homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children, to adolescents, to aging adults. As part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you'll have an opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional.

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• 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

• Performs social work assessments of patients/families; opens cases as appropriate
• Develops treatment plan and goals for patients/families as appropriate
• Provides supportive counseling and/or supportive therapy as well as ongoing social work services
• Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required
• Aids in obtaining community services to patients, families and other caregivers
• Provides psycho education and advocacy for patients and families
• 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 Home Care policy
• Performs established workflow procedures
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Home Care 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

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related degree required

Work Experience: Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required
Pay Range

USD $66,300.00 - USD $72,000.00 /Yr.
About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.