Behavioral Health Specialist

Atlas Search LLC; New York; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist for an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in New York. The role requires a Master's in Social Work (or similar) and focuses on delivering intensive community-based mental health services to individuals with serious mental illnesses. This position emphasizes person-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and support in daily living skills, allowing for a significant impact on client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in community-based mental health.
• Understanding of severe mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders.
• Licensure (LMSW) in NY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and crisis interventions.

Skills

Crisis management

Therapeutic interventions

Person-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

ACT Team Behavioral Health Specialist - *$28/hr-$31/hr!* We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly motivated *Behavioral Health Specialist* to join our client’s *Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team*. The ideal candidate will hold a *Master’s degree in Social Work* (MSW) *or a related behavioral health field* and possess a minimum of two years of direct experience working within an ACT team or similar community-based *mental health setting*.

The ACT Behavioral Health Specialist provides intensive, community-based mental health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), co-occurring substance use disorders, and significant functional impairments. This position emphasizes person-centered care, recovery-oriented support, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

*Key Responsibilities:*
* Deliver individualized therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused support to clients in community settings (homes, shelters, streets, etc.).
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary ACT team, including psychiatry, nursing, substance use counselors, vocational specialists, and peer support staff.
* Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, risk evaluations, and crisis interventions.
* Develop, implement, and regularly update person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the team.
* Provide supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and skills training in areas such as symptom management, daily living, and interpersonal relationships.
* Assist clients with accessing housing, benefits, healthcare, employment, and social supports.
* Participate in daily team meetings and regular case consultations to ensure coordinated care.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
* Engage in on-call rotation and respond to crises as needed, including after hours.
* Advocate for clients and work collaboratively with community partners, legal systems, and medical providers.

*Qualifications:*
* Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience working with an ACT team or in a similar intensive community-based mental health setting.
* Demonstrated understanding of severe mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
* Strong clinical judgment, crisis management skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Licensure or license-eligibility (LMSW) in the state of NY preferred, but not required.

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_Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups._

_If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here._

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:
* Addiction Medicine
* Psychiatry
Schedule:
* Day shift



Application Question(s):
* What is the best phone number and email address to contact you?

Education:
* Master's (Required)

Experience:
* substance abuse: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* LMSW license in New York State (Preferred)

Work Location: In person