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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