VNS Health
Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor
VNS Health, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Overview
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians provide supportive counseling, advocacy, education, and care management to help patients and their families navigate mental illness, access community resources, and manage symptoms to help them remain safely in the community This is a senior, master’s level, licensed social services role that provides direct care as part of a team. Join us in building on our 130-year history and become a part of the Future of Care that is strengthening communities with high quality, integrated behavioral health programs.
VNS Health Behavioral Health team members provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to New Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life and mental well-being. We deliver care wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients’ homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children, to adolescents, to aging adults. As part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you’ll have an opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional.
What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at
30 days
of paid time off
and 9 company
holidays
Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Employer-matched retirement saving
funds
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals
What You Will Do Utilizes approved assessments to
identify
clients/
members
needs and family needs; develops initial and ongoing clinical plan of care. Updates plan at specified intervals, and as needed based on changes in client/member condition or
circumstances
Performs and
maintains
effective care management for assigned caseload of clients/members. Leads the care coordination for complex psychiatric clinical cases. Tracks and
monitors
progress;
maintains
detailed,
accurate
and
timely
progress notes and other documentation
Provides supportive counseling and/or supportive therapy as well as ongoing mental health
services
Collaborates and refers to
appropriate agencies
as
required
. Addresses any client/member concerns to ensure satisfaction with overall services provided and uses motivational interviewing techniques to foster behavioral
changes
Develops inventory of resources that meet the clients/members needs as
identified
in the
assessment
Provides linkage, coordination with, referral to and follow-up with
appropriate service
providers and managed
care plans. Facilitates periodic case record reviews and case conferences with all providers serving the
clients/members
Provides information and
assistance
through advocacy and education to clients/members and family on
availability and eligibility of entitlements and community services. Arranges transportation and
accompanies
clients/members to appointments as
necessary
Assists
clients/members and/or families in the development of a sustainable network of community-based
supports,
utilizing
identified strengths and tools designed to prevent future participant crises and/or reduce
the negative impact if a crisis does
occur
Participates in
initial
and ongoing trainings as necessary to
maintain
and enhance clinical and professional
skills
Maintains updated case records in program EMR. Maintains case records
in accordance with
program
policies/procedures, VNS Health standards and regulatory
requirements
Participates and consults with team supervisor in case conferences, staff meetings,
utilization
review and
discharge planning meetings to
determine
if client/member
requires
an alternate level of care or is
appropriate for
discharge
Participates in 24/7 on-call coverage schedule and performs on-call duties, as
required
Acts as liaison with other community
agencies
Provides short term counseling (coping skills, trauma informed, decision making) and Risk Health
Assessment/Safety Planning
Collects and reports data, as
required
while adhering to productivity
standards
Leads and
participates
in “Network Meetings” with client, client/ member’s personal support network and
other team members using the Open Dialogue Model
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work
, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family
Therapy
or related degree
Minimum of two years of mental health work experience providing direct services to clients/members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and/or chronic medical conditions
required
Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills
required
Bilingual skills may be
required
as
determined
by operational
needs
License and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor,
Marriage and Family Therapist
, Social Worker, Clinical Social
Worker
or related license in New York State
Valid NYS ID or NYS driver’s license may be
required
as
determined
by operational
needs.
Pay Range
USD $63,800.00 - USD $79,800.00 /Yr. About Us
VNS Health
is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians provide supportive counseling, advocacy, education, and care management to help patients and their families navigate mental illness, access community resources, and manage symptoms to help them remain safely in the community This is a senior, master’s level, licensed social services role that provides direct care as part of a team. Join us in building on our 130-year history and become a part of the Future of Care that is strengthening communities with high quality, integrated behavioral health programs.
VNS Health Behavioral Health team members provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to New Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life and mental well-being. We deliver care wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients’ homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children, to adolescents, to aging adults. As part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you’ll have an opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional.
What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at
30 days
of paid time off
and 9 company
holidays
Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Employer-matched retirement saving
funds
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals
What You Will Do Utilizes approved assessments to
identify
clients/
members
needs and family needs; develops initial and ongoing clinical plan of care. Updates plan at specified intervals, and as needed based on changes in client/member condition or
circumstances
Performs and
maintains
effective care management for assigned caseload of clients/members. Leads the care coordination for complex psychiatric clinical cases. Tracks and
monitors
progress;
maintains
detailed,
accurate
and
timely
progress notes and other documentation
Provides supportive counseling and/or supportive therapy as well as ongoing mental health
services
Collaborates and refers to
appropriate agencies
as
required
. Addresses any client/member concerns to ensure satisfaction with overall services provided and uses motivational interviewing techniques to foster behavioral
changes
Develops inventory of resources that meet the clients/members needs as
identified
in the
assessment
Provides linkage, coordination with, referral to and follow-up with
appropriate service
providers and managed
care plans. Facilitates periodic case record reviews and case conferences with all providers serving the
clients/members
Provides information and
assistance
through advocacy and education to clients/members and family on
availability and eligibility of entitlements and community services. Arranges transportation and
accompanies
clients/members to appointments as
necessary
Assists
clients/members and/or families in the development of a sustainable network of community-based
supports,
utilizing
identified strengths and tools designed to prevent future participant crises and/or reduce
the negative impact if a crisis does
occur
Participates in
initial
and ongoing trainings as necessary to
maintain
and enhance clinical and professional
skills
Maintains updated case records in program EMR. Maintains case records
in accordance with
program
policies/procedures, VNS Health standards and regulatory
requirements
Participates and consults with team supervisor in case conferences, staff meetings,
utilization
review and
discharge planning meetings to
determine
if client/member
requires
an alternate level of care or is
appropriate for
discharge
Participates in 24/7 on-call coverage schedule and performs on-call duties, as
required
Acts as liaison with other community
agencies
Provides short term counseling (coping skills, trauma informed, decision making) and Risk Health
Assessment/Safety Planning
Collects and reports data, as
required
while adhering to productivity
standards
Leads and
participates
in “Network Meetings” with client, client/ member’s personal support network and
other team members using the Open Dialogue Model
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work
, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family
Therapy
or related degree
Minimum of two years of mental health work experience providing direct services to clients/members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and/or chronic medical conditions
required
Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills
required
Bilingual skills may be
required
as
determined
by operational
needs
License and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor,
Marriage and Family Therapist
, Social Worker, Clinical Social
Worker
or related license in New York State
Valid NYS ID or NYS driver’s license may be
required
as
determined
by operational
needs.
Pay Range
USD $63,800.00 - USD $79,800.00 /Yr. About Us
VNS Health
is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.