Behavioral Health Counselor

Behavioral Health Counselor Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 annually (based on credentials) plus sign-on & productivity bonuses Location: New Windsor, NY Status: Full-Time Compensation & Benefits Competitive Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 (LMHC $65K | LMSW $70K–$75K | LCSW $80K–$82K) Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 Productivity Bonus: Potential to earn over $10,000 annually by meeting and exceeding productivity standards Paid Time Off: 196 hours per calendar year Sick Time: 56 hours per calendar year Observed Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day CME: 7 hours annually, plus stipend Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, retirement plan, flexible spending, dependent care, paid holidays, and more What You’ll Do Provide diagnostic evaluations and psycho-social assessments for patients with mental health or substance use challenges Deliver individual and group psychotherapy for a diverse caseload, including patients with HIV/AIDS, chemical dependency, and other concerns Collaborate with patients, families, and specialized treatment programs to build treatment plans and monitor progress Work closely with other department directors to ensure integrated care Maintain timely and accurate documentation in patient charts Provide in-service training to medical staff on mental health and substance use topics Rotate in a virtual on-call schedule with other counselors Cover one late shift weekly (Monday–Wednesday: 10-6, 11-7, or 12-8) Participate in staff and committee meetings, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives Serve as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Nursing Active NYS license: LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC (required) Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience preferred Experience with children and adolescents strongly preferred Compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to serving underserved communities #J-18808-Ljbffr Cornerstone-Family-Healthcare