Behavioral Health, Community and Social Services, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Home Care, Intensive Care, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Social Work, Staff Training, Training/Teaching, Transitional Care, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management
LOCATION
Brooklyn, New York
POSTED
7 days ago
Overview:
Behavioral Health Counselors provide supportive counseling, advocacy, and education 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 an experienced, master’s level 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.
Responsibilities:
What We Provide
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
Performs social work assessments of patients/families; opens cases as appropriate
Develops treatment plan and goals for patients/families as appropriate
Provides supportive counseling and/or supportive therapy as well as ongoing social work services
Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required
Aids in obtaining community services to patients, families and other caregivers
Provides psycho education and advocacy for patients and families
Assists staff, patients, families, and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources
Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Home Care policy
Performs established workflow procedures
Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Home Care goals
Acts as liaison with other community agencies
Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth
Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related degree required
Work Experience: Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required