Junior Behavioral Health Associate — Community-Based Care

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO 30 days + 9 holidays

Health insurance for you and family

Employer-matched retirement savings

FSAs for healthcare and dependent care

Tuition reimbursement for qualifieddeg

Career growth and advancement

Internal mobility and CEU credits

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking a junior social worker to join our Behavioral Health team in New York. You will work with patients and families to assess needs, develop treatment plans, and connect them with community resources and services.

Join a 130-year-old nonprofit dedicated to high-quality, integrated behavioral health care. This role offers opportunities for growth, sign-on and relocation support, and a collaborative team environment across outpatient clinics, homes, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related human services field is required.
• Minimum one year of social work experience in mental health or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of social work assessment.
• Assist in developing social work treatment plan with symptom management focus.
• Provide ongoing social work services and referrals to agencies.
• Advocate for entitlements and community services for patients and families.
• Provide psychoeducation about mental illness and symptom management.
• Support staff and caregivers in understanding third party reimbursement and resources.
• Maintain written/verbal communications per policy.
• Maintain productivity to meet goals.
• Liaise with community agencies and participate in related activities.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Social work assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

VNS Health is seeking a junior social worker to join our Behavioral Health team in New York. You will work with patients and families to assess needs, develop treatment plans, and connect them with community resources and services.

Join a 130-year-old nonprofit dedicated to high-quality, integrated behavioral health care. This role offers opportunities for growth, sign-on and relocation support, and a collaborative team environment across outpatient clinics, homes, and community settings.