Behavioral Hlth Counselor- Open Access

Behavioral Hlth Counselor- Open Access

Job Category: Behavioral Health Supervisor: Jenna Simonson Requisition Number: BEHAV001597

Posted: May 8, 2026

Full-Time On-site Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA

Job Details

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: BEHAV01597 Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Day Hours Per Week: 40

Hiring Range: $20.40-$26.52

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Provides walk-in individual counseling sessions using solution-focused brief therapy and supportive counseling for children and adults
• Assists in identifying treatment needs and goals for patients seeking referral for psychotherapy
• Provides pre-crisis supports, including risk assessments and safety planning, collaborating with the crisis team when needed
• Provides patients with information regarding resources and activities within the community, making referrals as needed
• Maintains thorough and confidential records, completing all documentation in a timely manner

Complexity of Work:

Within scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Science, or Psychology Must be able to read, write and follow instructions in English

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.