• Employment Type:

• Full time

• Shift:

• Evening Shift

• Description:

• St. Peter's Health Partners - SPARC Second Ave
• Behavioral Health Counselor IV
• If you are looking for a full-time position in behavioral health, this could be your opportunity. Here at SPARC in Albany, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

• Position Highlights:

• + •Recognized leader:•Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region + •

Quality of Life:

• Where career opportunities and quality of life converge. +

• Advancement:

• Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• What you will do:
• SPARC Second Ave in Albany is seeking a skilled, client centered professional to provide treatment as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

The individual will be responsible for assessment, planning, and implementation of the approved plan of patient care which is provided through individual and group sessions. This may include patients with co-occurring mental health disorders and family sessions.

• Responsibilities
• : + Provide addiction treatment as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

+ You will be responsible for assessment, planning, and implementation of the approved plan of patient care which is provided through individual and group sessions. + Develop and implement treatment plans. + Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. + Conduct intakes, individual, group and family therapy.

• What you will need
• : + Associate's Degree in a related field with CASAC Required.

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree with licensure/certification preferred. + Minimum 3 years' experience working in an addiction or behavioral related field with skills in planning and leading group therapy, individual treatment sessions and family sessions. + Strong writing and communication skills are required as well as knowledge of working with community agencies and managed care representatives is desired. + Experience working with a diverse population and a strong understanding of multicultural issues is preferred.

Pay Range:

$27.15 - $39.56 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

• Our Commitment
• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran