Job Description
About the Role
We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our collaborative care team. In this role, you'll work directly with patients to craft, implement, and maintain personalized care plans that address their unique needs and goals. You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside primary care providers and health advocates to ensure patients have access to both medical and behavioral health care.
Your expertise in behavioral health will be key in building strong relationships with external organizations to ensure patients adhere to their care plans. You will also play a vital role in educating patients and their families on navigating the healthcare system and connecting them to necessary resources.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct patient consultations, both virtually and in-person, including home visits, to understand their personal circumstances and social needs, matching them with appropriate resources
Collaborate with the care team to develop and refine personalized care plans that align with each patient's goals
Provide support and guidance to an interdisciplinary care team, fostering an environment of teamwork and shared purpose
Conduct psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, and crisis interventions as needed, providing short-term, evidence-based therapy
Establish and nurture partnerships with local community organizations to enhance patient care
Perform 60% of work in the field visiting patients in Syracuse, NY, and surrounding counties, with the remaining 40% spent working remotely
Utilize personal transportation or a team mobile unit to travel to patient visits
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Life Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with employer match
About You
We're looking for a passionate professional who is committed to improving health outcomes and care quality for patients. If you're excited about solving complex problems and making a tangible impact on people's lives, we want to hear from you! Our culture values teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication, and we're seeking individuals who thrive in that environment.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
An active license to practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1-3 years of post-master's experience working with behavioral health populations, preferably in a behavioral health or integrated primary care setting
Experience working in community-based or field-based care
Ability to assess and intervene with individuals experiencing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)
Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing care plans
How We Hire
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please be aware that we do not ask for sensitive personal information during the hiring process, such as your social security number, nor do we require any fees or payments. If you suspect fraudulent activity or scams related to job postings, please report them to the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Federal Trade Commission for further guidance.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 60,000.00 70,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,