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Guthrie Enterprise

Behavioral Health Counselor - CVSD Substance Abuse Program - Full Time

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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

Summary:
Provide behavioral health counseling and education for students centered around substance use prevention.
Education:
Must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in behavioral health or related field.
Licenses:
No licensing required
Essential Functions:
Provides behavioral health counseling services.
Responsibilities:
Conducts patient assessments and establishes therapy treatment goals. Administers individual and group therapy. Maintains thorough and confidential records of observations. Evaluates progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions. Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community. Works directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.
Other Duties:
Attend school related meetings as requested by the district. update 10-22-24 The pay range for this position is $18.55 - $29.40/hr #LI-NW1