Mental Health Counselor

Position Summary

As a Mental Health Counselor at Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., you'll provide outpatient clinical services in an Article 31 setting, supporting individuals navigating mental health and co-occurring challenges.

This role combines meaningful, relationship-based clinical work with a strong interdisciplinary team environment. You'll play a key role in helping patients access care, build stability, and move forward in their recovery using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.

What You'll Do
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, including risk evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans
• Provide individual therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care
• Deliver crisis intervention and coordinate with higher levels of care when needed
• Collaborate with medical providers, care teams, and community partners to support whole-person care
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision
• Connect patients to community resources including housing, substance use treatment, and social services
• Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with OMH and Article 31 standards
• Meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality, patient-centered care

What We're Looking For -Qualifications
• LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW (NYS permit holders encouraged to apply)
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience with trauma-informed care; EMDR experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based environment

Schedule & Physical Requirements
• Combination of sitting, standing, and movement throughout the day
• Some evening or weekend availability may be required

Compensation
• $52,000-$58,000 annually