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Albany County

SUPERVISING MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (HELPS)

Pay: $85,587/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Albany, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$36,117 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION

Supervising Mental Health Clinician (HELPS)

DEPARTMENT

Albany County Department of Mental Health SALARY:

$85,587 WORK

LOCATION & HOURS

75 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208/40 Hours

BENEFITS

► Generous Paid Time-Off ► NYS Retirement System ► Work-Life Balance ► Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing ► Tuition Reimbursement ► Public Service Loan Forgiveness

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for administering and supervising the behavioral health services of the Mobile Crisis Team. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, who defines or limits the work to be performed. This worker may, as needed, carry a caseload in addition to administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER A.Possession of NY State certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) AND two (2) years of professional experience in social work in a community mental health program; OR, B.Possession of NY State certification as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and four (4) years of experience providing services to persons with behavioral health issues post-Master's degree. Please submit your resume and copy of licensure with this application.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Amna.siddiqui@albanycountyny.gov Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program -designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a "HELP Program" position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.