Behavioral Health Counselor

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Counselor role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Compensation is $62,353.20 per year. Jordan Health is a federally qualified health center network providing primary care, behavioral health, dental, and community services to people facing barriers to care. The counselor provides mental health assessments, risk assessments, short-term evidence-based interventions, and referrals within an integrated primary care and behavioral health system. The role collaborates with medical providers, care managers, and behavioral health staff to support patients and families.

What you'll do

• Conduct diagnostic and risk assessments
• develop and update treatment plans
• provide family and collateral assistance and crisis intervention
• make internal and external referrals
• consult with medical providers
• collaborate with care managers and behavioral health staff
• document care and support patients’ social and personal needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health counselor

rochester ny

jordan health

integrated primary care

mental health assessment

crisis intervention

evidence-based therapy

patient referrals

lcsw

lmhc

$62,353.20/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and professional development allowance.

Why this role

Requires an LCSW-R, LCSW, or LMHC and at least two years of therapy experience with culturally diverse patients; BLS and New York State Infection Control certification are listed.

About the employer

Anthony L. Jordan Health Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.