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Behavioral Health Associates assist social services teams to 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 a junior position 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.
Compensation:
$25.46 - $31.86 Hourly
What We ProvideÂ
- Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities  Â
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays – confirm days off based on employee type- see reference guideÂ
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Â
- Employer-matched retirement saving fundsÂ
- Personal and financial wellness programs Â
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care  Â
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degreesÂ
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Â
- Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities  Â
- Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of ProfessionalsÂ
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What You Will Do
- Assists with the development of the social work assessment of patients/familiesÂ
- Assists in the development of a social work treatment plan and goals with emphasis on symptommanagement and psychiatric rehabilitationÂ
- Provides ongoing social work services and/or collaborates and refers to appropriate agenciesÂ
- Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients, families and other caregiversÂ
- Assists clients with understanding their mental illness by providing psycho education and assistance with symptom managementÂ
- Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resourcesÂ
- Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS HealthpolicyÂ
- Performs established workflow proceduresÂ
- Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goalsÂ
- Acts as liaison with other community agenciesÂ
- Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.Â
- Assumes responsibility for continued professional growthÂ
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related human services field required
Work Experience:
Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required
