Behavioral Health Counselor

Goodwill NYNJ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off policy

Health benefits

Retirement matching

Transit benefits

Job summary

Goodwill NYNJ is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor for the PROS program in Harlem, NY. You will work with PROS participants to support independent living, employment, education, housing, and well-being through individualized plans and group sessions.

You will manage up to 25 participants, conduct assessments, coordinate care, and participate in a multidisciplinary team, following NYS OMH regulations. Strong documentation and group facilitation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Team-based collaboration skills required.
• Experience with psychiatric/co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of group facilitation preferred.
• Computer skills and documentation knowledge required.
• Background check and fingerprinting required by Medicaid programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 consumers with case management and referrals.
• Conduct assessments including Wellness Recovery Action Plans and other screenings.
• Develop Individualized Recovery Plans bi-annually with participants.
• Maintain data in electronic health records (Foothold AWARDS, OMH CAIRS, NYESS).
• Coordinate access to community supports including housing and entitlements.
• Develop and facilitate 6-8 groups per protocol.
• Conduct individual counseling to achieve IRP life goals.
• Document progress in monthly notes and adjust services as needed.
• Coordinate treatment with co-enrolled participants across agencies.
• Provide services per Evidence Based Practices (Wellness Self-Management, etc.).
• Coordinate follow-up after discharge.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain client records timely per Medicaid/OMH requirements.
• Develop collateral relationships with providers and family.
• Carry a 24-hour support cell phone in rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Group facilitation

Vocational assistance

Documentation in EHR

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Foothold AWARDS

OMH CAIRS

NYESS

Job description

Location: Harlem, NY

General Purpose:

The Behavioral Health Counselor is working with a PROS program to conduct individual and group services.

Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) is a comprehensive model that integrates rehabilitation, treatment, and support services for people with serious mental illness and possible other co-occurring disorders.

The Behavioral Health counselor works with PROS participants towards goals in different areas:

• Living independently


• Building natural supports


• Finding and keeping a job


• Reaching higher levels of education


• Securing preferred housing


• Improving medication management

This will be carried out as indicated by NYS OMH Part 512 Regulations and Medicaid requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 consumers, including case management, collateral contacts, referrals, vocational assistance, and other needs, to coordinate services.


• Conduct required assessments including Wellness Recovery Action Plans, Psycho-socials, PsychiatricRehabilitation, and Substance Use screenings and assessment.


• Develop Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP) in collaboration with participants, on a bi-annual basis, or more often as necessary.


• Maintain and update demographic, treatment and employment data in electronic health records (Foothold AWARDS, OMH CAIRS database, and NYESS).


• Facilitatemember accessto community support services including medical, mental health, substance abuse, housing and entitlements.


• Develop and facilitate approximately 6 -8 groups, according to protocol and curriculum, whichwill cover CRS, ORS, IR andClinical Services as dictated.


• Conduct individual counseling sessions to assist program participants with attainment of the life role goalsspecified in their IRPs.


• Document consumers’ progress towards goals in monthly progress notes and determine theneed for addition or subtraction of services offered to each participant on an ongoing basis.


• Coordinate treatment including the sharing of Individual Recovery Plans and Progress Notes for participantswho are co-enrolled with other agencies as necessary.


• Provide services according to Evidence Based Practices including WellnessSelf Management, FamilyPsychoeducation (CCFC), Medication Management, Co-occurring Disorders (IDDT), and Supported Employment (IPS).


• Coordinate follow-up services once a participant is ready for discharge from the program.


• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, including participation in weekly administrative,clinical and utilization review meetings.


• Assume overall responsibility for maintenance of client records, including timely documentation of servicesin Electronic Health Record (AWARDS), as required by Medicaid and the Office of Mental Health.


• Develop and maintain collateral relationships with consumers’ other providers and family as clinically indicated


• Carry a 24-hour support cell phone in rotation with the clinical team.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Development and related field, 3+ years of experience working with adults with mental illness and/or families dealing with mental illness. Masters Degree preferred.

Team-based skills are essential.

Previous experience working with individuals with psychiatric/co-occurring disorders preferred. Knowledge of running groups preferred.

Computer skills and knowledge of service documentation required.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required; screening for the GSA, OIG and OMIG lists of persons disallowed from working in Medicaid funded programs

What We Offer

• Generous time-off policy to use when you need it.


• Health, wellness, and financial resources to help you achieve your personal goals.


• Robust health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and company-sponsored life insurance.


• Retirement matching programs and contributions.


• Transit and commuter benefits.