Behavioral Health Counselor
Company: VNS Health
Location: Sewaren
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewBehavioral Health Counselors provide supportive
counseling, advocacy, and education to help patients and their
families navigate mental illness, access community resources, and
manage symptoms to help them remain safely in the community This is
an experienced, master's level social services role that provides
direct care as part of a team. Join us in building on our 130-year
history and become a part of the Future of Care that is
strengthening communities with high quality, integrated behavioral
health programs.
VNS Health Behavioral Health team members provide vital
client-centered behavioral health care to New Yorkers most in need,
across all stages of life and mental well-being. We deliver care
wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients'
homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models
include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs
that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children, to
adolescents, to aging adults. As part of our fast-growing
Behavioral Health team, you'll have an opportunity to develop and
advance your skills, whether you're early in your career or an
experienced professional.Compensation:$62,400.00 - $72,000.00
AnnualWhat We Provide -
- Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities - -
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- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time
off and 9 company holidays -
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical,
Dental, Vision, Life and Disability - -
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds -
- Personal and financial wellness programs--- -
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and
dependent care------ -
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees -
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement---
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- Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement
opportunities------ -
- Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health
Social Services Community of Professionals - -What You Will Do
- Performs social work assessments of patients/families; opens
cases as appropriate -
- Develops treatment plan and goals for patients/families as
appropriate -
- Provides supportive counseling and/or supportive therapy as
well as ongoing social work services -
- Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required
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- Aids in obtaining community services to patients, families and
other caregivers -
- Provides psycho education and advocacy for patients and
families -
- Assists staff, patients, families, and other caregivers to
understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community
resources -
- Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications
according to VNS Home Care policy -
- Performs established workflow procedures -
- Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Home Care goals
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- Acts as liaison with other community agencies -
- Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g.,
utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc. -
- Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth
-QualificationsLicenses and Certifications: Valid NYS ID or NYS
driver's license may be required as determined by operational
needs.Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or
related degree requiredWork Experience: Minimum one year of social
work experience in a mental health or social service setting
required -
Keywords: VNS Health, Paterson , Behavioral Health Counselor, Healthcare , Sewaren, New Jersey
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