Behavioral Health Associate

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Associate is a full-time, onsite position in Bronx, NY, with a pay range of $25.46 - $31.86 per hour. This role supports the Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) program, which provides intensive, short-term crisis intervention and family support services to children and adolescents. The role exists to assist social services teams in providing supportive counseling, advocacy, and education. The Associate helps patients and families navigate mental illness, access community resources, and manage symptoms to promote stability and resilience.

What you'll do

• Assists with social work assessments and treatment plans
• provides ongoing social work services
• provides advocacy for entitlements and community services
• offers psycho-education on mental illness
• acts as a liaison with community agencies
• maintains productivity goals
• participates in staff meetings and utilization review.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

bronx ny

social services

behavioral health

crisis intervention

family support

mental health

advocacy

social work

$25.46-$31.86/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sign-on bonus, referral bonus, 20 days PTO, 9 holidays, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement

About the employer

VNS Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.