Behavioral Health Counselor

Job Description

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides a full range of integrated casework, including psychosocial assessments, person-centered treatment planning with a harm reduction orientation, evidence-based clinical interventions, advocacy, and referrals to individuals who present with a variety of mental health concerns, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, and concerns around gender identity and sexual orientation. They must be proficient in trauma-informed assessments and treatment.

As part of the essential functions of this role, the Behavioral Health Counselor:

Conducts initial psychosocial assessments either on-site and provides initial treatment recommendations, and collaboratively with the patient develops a personalized treatment plan with emphasis on evidence-based practice within a harm reduction orientation.

Provides resources and referrals as indicated to facilitate achievement of a patient’s treatment goals.

Provides psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals and families who are dealing with a variety of issues, including but not limited to mental health, including trauma, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic medical conditions including HIV, HCV and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity

Adheres to program expectations and requirements surrounding productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and overall quality of patient care

Works within an integrated treatment model coordinating treatment with both internal and external providers as indicated

Will serve as a role model for positive, productive, and cooperative relationships with staff and clients

Adheres to Office of Mental Health regulations and Evergreen Health policy and procedures, including regulatory timeframes on clinical documentation using an electronic medical record

Maintains confidentiality of all treatment records

Qualified Candidate will have a Master’s degree in social work (or similar), two (2) years of relevant experience, with NYS license required- LMSW or LMHC, LCSW preferred; candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills; candidate must have knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; experience utilizing electronic medical records software (Medent) strongly preferred; sensitivity to and experience with underserved populations is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in social work (or similar), NYS license required- LMSW or LMHC at minimum, LCSW preferred, and two (2) years of relevant experience required, with LMSW/LCSW preferred

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from

Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you

Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year

403b with a generous company match

Paid parking or monthly metro pass

Professional development opportunities

Paid lunch breaks

Full-time