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.
Starting pay is $31.80 per hour with increase per years of experience.
Job Description:
The individual hired for this position provides in-person and/or telehealth outpatient mental health and rehabilitative services to children, families, and/or adults. They will provide person-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented services in a caring and compassionate manner supporting individuals through a holistic approach to their healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Provides outpatient mental health and rehabilitative services including assessment, screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, safety planning, and ongoing treatment. Supports safe, quality-based behavioral health care services. Responds to a range of clients' needs using differential diagnoses, appropriate treatment modalities, and a variety of intervention methods conforming with evidence-based best practices. Responds to emergent client needs, including risk and other safety assessments and referral for further evaluation. Engages clients from a person-centered, strength-based, trauma-focused, recovery-oriented holistic perspective, addressing social determinants of health. Prioritize development of plan of care with individuals in association with all community providers, family, and collateral supports identified by and for the individuals. Responds to a range of clients' needs using differential diagnoses, appropriate treatment modalities, and a variety of intervention methods. Completes referrals to community resources and clinical services. Completes timely documentation. Maintains clinical records and effectively uses the established electronic health record in accordance with established clinic policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. Participates, engages, listens, and learns in individual and team meetings. Reviews and adheres to all agency policies and procedures. Fulfills responsibilities as a NYS Mandated Reporter. Maintains compliance with New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and guidelines. Represents the agency in the community and maintains relationships with community partners with courtesy and professionalism. Supports a culture that prioritizes professionalism, kindness, teamwork, and staff development. Contributes to the development of new programs and initiatives, and the pursuit of available funding for new or existing programming. Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of the supervisor
Requirements:
Applicants are expected to possess a current NYS licensure as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $31.80 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
