Counselor for Community/Mobile Services (Buffalo travel)

Counselor for Community/Mobile Services (Buffalo travel)

Are you a committed, enthusiastic, caring, and licensed counselor ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? We're inviting talented professionals like you submit an application to join our passionate team. At BestSelf Behavioral Health, our mission is to empower everyone to become their BestSelf and that absolutely includes our employees!

Have you heard about us?

At BestSelf Behavioral Health, we're redefining the world of mental health and wellness with our pioneering and comprehensive services. We're not just a mental health provider; we're mental health innovators. We believe in reimagining mental health and wellness solutions to provide the best care to our communities. Join us on a journey of personal and professional growth, where your passion for making a difference can truly shine and your expertise will play a pivotal role in creating more innovative, evidence-based strategies for well-being.

BestSelf Behavioral Health offers several community and mobile services that encompass compassionate patient-centered mental health and medication therapy for a wide range of mental health challenges. Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams offer fully mobile community-based mental health services, with a focus on intensive care, crisis support, and outreach, using a multi-disciplinary approach. PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) empowers individuals to gain a better understanding of their mental health issues and develop coping skills to facilitate their recovery. It offers a variety of classes, counseling, medical treatment, and life skills training.


Programs Available:

OnTrack (Buffalo, NY) - OnTrack is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment program serving adolescents and young adults who are within two years of experiencing the onset of psychosis. Our mission is to provide individualized care to keep young people on track with their goals for school, work and personal relationships. The team has the opportunity for creative and flexible engagement in the office and in the community, establishing collaborative relationships and creating new resources to support young people and families. Equity, inclusion, rapid access and self-determination are at the core of everything we do. Looking for a full time licensed Counselor.

ACT Aspire, ACT Impact, ACT Empower (Buffalo, NY) - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a program designed to deliver comprehensive and effective services to individuals who are diagnosed with SPMI and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. The nature and intensity of ACT services are developed through the person-centered service planning process and adjusted through the process of daily team meetings. The ACT Aspire, ACT Empower team and ACT Impact team both serve ages 18+ in Erie County. Full time Counselor, license preferred.

How will you inspire others to become their BestSelf?

A Counselor at BestSelf Behavioral Health works directly with individuals facing various mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges, employing evidence-based & trauma informed care practices. The Counselor will provide individual and group therapy, support services for families, and crisis counseling. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharges, and appropriate client referrals.

In times of crisis, Counselors respond promptly and expertly, developing safety plans to ensure clients' well-being. Counselors will also embrace a harm reduction model to promote healthier choices and behaviors, fostering recovery, and growth. A Counselor at BestSelf can expect a workday that is dynamic, inspiring, and extremely rewarding.


If you meet the following criteria, apply today!

• Minimum Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or CASAC-T/CASAC-P required.
• Professional licensure: LMSW, LMFT, MHC-P, CASAC, CRC, LMHC, LCSW preferred.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of common intervention techniques, common mental health diagnoses, substance use interventions and resources.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be familiar with community resources to be able to appropriately link clients.
• Minimum proficiency with Windows based software applications is required.
• Must have experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
• Must appreciate cultural diversity and be aware of cross cultural counseling issues.
• Valid Drivers License, vehicle in working condition (with valid inspection, registration, and insurance), ability to travel between sites, & Defensive Driving Course (only applicable for some of our community & mobile programs).

Some things you can look forward to:

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
• Rewarding work experience!
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Various student loan forgiveness programs
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• CASAC certification tuition support
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
• Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We look forward to telling you more!

Salary Range

• Determined based on education, level of licensure/certification, and experience.
• Increases given when new licensure obtained.

Unlicensed Counselors:

• 35 hours per week: $43,500-$51,986.53 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time
• 37.5 hours per week: $46,607.14-$55,699.85 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time
• 40 hours per week: $49,714.28-$59,413.17 per year full time or $23.91-$28.57 per hour part time

Licensed Counselors:

• 35 hours per week: $45,500-$57,961.99 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time
• 37.5 hours per week: $48,750-$62,102.13 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time
• 40 hours per week: $52,000-$66,242.27 per year full time or $25-$31.85 per hour part time