Behavioral Health Associate

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Associate is a contract role based in the Bronx, NY, with a pay rate of $31.86 per hour. This position supports the VNS Health Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) program. The role involves assisting social services teams in providing supportive counseling, advocacy, and education to patients and families. The associate helps clients navigate mental illness, access community resources, and manage symptoms to promote stability and resilience for children and adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement.

What you'll do

• Assist with social work assessments.
• Help develop treatment plans and goals.
• Provide ongoing social work services.
• Provide advocacy and assistance with entitlements.
• Assist clients with symptom management.
• Maintain communication according to policy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

full-time

day shift

bronx ny

vns health

behavioral health

social services

crisis intervention

no on-call

no travel

$31.86/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) with match, 20 days PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

Why this role

Junior-level role requiring a Bachelor's degree and experience in a mental health setting.

About the employer

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