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Hospice Buffalo
Cheektowaga, New York

Mental/Behavioral Health Counselor

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Mental/Behavioral Health Counselor for hospice and palliative care. Variable daytime hours. Cheektowaga, NY.

Join Hospice Buffalo as a Mental/Behavioral Health Counselor – Hospice in Cheektowaga, New York.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation
  • Health Insurance with vision component
  • HSA with high-deductible health plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off & NYS Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Hospice Buffalo as a Mental/Behavioral Health Counselor – Hospice.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides ongoing mental and behavioral health assessments and therapeutic support to families within hospice and palliative care programs. They also facilitate service linkage, maintain caseloads, and participate in interdisciplinary team consultations to address patient and family crises.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or social work and possess a valid NYS license (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT). A minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare or mental health settings, along with a valid driver's license and vehicle, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingMental Health AssessmentBehavioral HealthCrisis InterventionCase ManagementFamily Systems TherapyPsychoeducationResource LinkageAdvocacyInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationEMR DocumentationPediatric CounselingPerinatal CounselingClinical Assessment

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About Hospice Buffalo

Hospitals and Health Care
Cheektowaga, NY
201-500 employees
Website All Hospice Buffalo jobs

Benefits & Perks

Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation
Health Insurance with vision component
HSA with high-deductible health plan
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off & NYS Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance Program
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