Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
VNS Health·New York
VNS Health·New York
The clinician provides direct clinical services including assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling, and linkage to community resources for clients with complex behavioral health conditions. This role involves leading care coordination, tracking client progress, maintaining detailed documentation, and collaborating with various providers to ensure comprehensive service access.
Provides direct clinical services including assessment and treatment planning, supportive counseling and supportive therapy, advocacy and psychoeducation, and linkage to community agencies and services, as required. Provides coordination of services between the varying providers for clients/members with complex psychiatric, substance use, and/or co-morbid medical conditions. Ensures access and linkage to the full array of necessary physical and behavioral health services and other community-based services to address social determinants of health. Works under general supervision.
Valid NYS ID or NYS driver’s license may be required as determined by operational needs. License and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker or related license in New York State required
Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy or related degree required
Minimum of two years of mental health work experience providing direct services to clients/members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and/or chronic medical conditions required Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills required Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs. Basic computer skills required
USD $66,300.00 - USD $79,800.00 /Yr. About Us
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling, along with a minimum of two years of direct service experience working with populations facing Serious Mental Illness or substance use disorders. A valid New York State license to practice as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or related professional is required.
Market context
In New York, licensed behavioral health clinician roles are typically competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, a valid state license, and direct experience with serious mental illness or substance use disorders. Benefits often include health, dental, disability, life insurance, and paid time off. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; check whether your license, population experience, and degree align before applying.