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Northwell Health

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s Degree, a New York State license (LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT), and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Specialized certifications may also be required.
  • You will assess clients, provide therapy and crisis intervention, manage care coordination, promote treatment adherence, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Current License to practice as a Master Social Worker (LMSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses clients and conducts psychosocial assessment with family, significant others, and/or professional collaterals to determine patient conditions and needs.
  • Provides specialized therapeutic interventions, individual and/or group psychotherapy, as needed, as well as crisis counseling and intervention services, as appropriate.
  • Provides complex care management including identification and linkage to community services and resources, and/or access or transfer to a higher level of behavioral health care (e.g. partial hospitalization, inpatient hospitalization) as appropriate, and ensures patient moves along care continuum in a timely manner.
  • Promotes patient compliance and adherence to treatment as well as liaises with patient providers for collateral treatment.
  • Provides patients and families with the opportunity to engage in care and treatment as well as participates in developing and implementing new/revised approved programs, initiatives, techniques and/or protocols.
  • Completes documentation in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization, state and Federal regulations.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary team consisting of healthcare teams, patients and families to understand social and emotional elements related to diagnosis and treatment.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Behavioral Health Counselor?

The primary role of a Behavioral Health Counselor is to engage and provide care and support to Behavioral Health clients, perform psychosocial assessments, manage care, plan and document treatment, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

What types of therapeutic interventions can a Behavioral Health Counselor provide?

A Behavioral Health Counselor can provide specialized therapeutic interventions, including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis counseling, and intervention services as needed.

What qualifications are required for the Behavioral Health Counselor position?

A Master's Degree is required, along with a current license to practice as a Master Social Worker (LMSW), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in New York State, plus any specialized certifications as needed.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The position requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Is documentation a part of the job responsibilities?

Yes, completing documentation in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization, as well as state and Federal regulations, is an essential responsibility.

Will I be required to collaborate with other team members?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare teams, patients, and families to understand the social and emotional elements related to diagnosis and treatment.

Are there opportunities for patient engagement in care and treatment?

Yes, the position provides opportunities for patients and families to engage in their care and treatment, as well as participation in developing and implementing new or revised approved programs and techniques.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is determined based on several factors such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, and internal equity. It is a good faith determination that may be modified in the future.

Are related duties included in the job description?

Yes, the job responsibilities include performing related duties as required, with an emphasis on essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify, so candidates may inquire about the expected work hours during the application process.

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Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 85,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies