Behavioral Health Associate

OverviewBehavioral 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. What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities   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 guide Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability  Employer-matched retirement saving funds  Personal and financial wellness programs  Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care   Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement  Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities   Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals  What You Will DoAssists with the development of the social work assessment of patients/families Assists in the development of a social work treatment plan and goals with emphasis on symptom management and psychiatric rehabilitation Provides ongoing social work services and/or collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients, families and other caregivers Assists clients with understanding their mental illness by providing psycho education and assistance with symptom management Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Health policy Performs established workflow procedures Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals Acts as liaison with other community agencies Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc. Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth  QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related human services field requiredWork Experience: Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required Pay RangeUSD $25.46 - USD $31.86 /Hr. About UsVNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.