Behavioral Health Counselor

JOB SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This position supports individuals in achieving recovery, stability, and improved overall functioning through person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.

The counselor works as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated behavioral health services in accordance with OASAS and applicable New York State regulations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling to individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Conduct screening and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, person-centered treatment plans that address substance use, mental health, medical, housing, vocational, educational, legal, and social needs.
• Monitor treatment progress and update plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and stabilization support as needed.
• Facilitate discharge planning and aftercare services to support long-term recovery and community integration.
• Deliver family counseling and psychoeducation when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care.
• Collaborate with medical providers and other healthcare professionals to support integrated care.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and communication.
• Complete required continuing education and mandatory training.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness activities.
• Support a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive treatment environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.