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St ANNE Institute
Albany, New York

Counselor - Agency & Behavioral Support

Counselor Above average in Behavioral Health (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$22.25/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

COUNSELOR

Agency and Behavioral Support (ABS)

Mission

St. Anne Institute is a human service agency whose mission is to partner with individuals and families in a supportive and inclusive environment to achieve shared goals and strengthen communities. The vision of St. Anne Institute is to be the leading provider of innovative and equitable human services through the Guiding Principles of Loving, Caring and Protecting.

Starting Hourly Rate: $22.25 Shift: Evenings with rotating weekends

Full-time Benefits (40 hours a week)

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, voluntary life, STD, LTD, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance available the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment, 403(B), tuition reimbursement, vacation, personal, sick and 11 observed holidays.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Program Manager of Agency and Behavioral Support (ABS), the agency and behavioral support counselor will provide support, coordination and training across programs to ensure a safe and therapeutic treatment environment and serve as a role model by demonstrating professional skills and adherence to agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide agency staff with guidance in the performance of their duties.

Manage off-site and in-house visits and assist in the coordination of staff assignments for transportation.

Assist the Medical Clinic with the scheduling of medical appointments and hospital supervision.

Assist outside visitors and families when they arrive and direct them to appropriate areas.

Oversee crisis situations and conduct frequent agency checks and direct staff to ensure agency safety.

Ensure immediate post-crisis response is conducted according to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) standards and guidelines.

Maintain an accurate and current daily log, census, record of client movement, staff list and assigned crisis teams.

Requirements and Education

High school diploma/GED required; minimum six (6) months working with children and families with mental/behavioral health issues preferably in a residential treatment setting; proficiency in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI); excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail; strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member and maintain confidentiality.

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with at least six months of experience working with children and families in mental or behavioral health settings. Proficiency in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and strong computer skills are also necessary.

Key Skills

Staff coordinationRecord keepingMicrosoft wordMicrosoft excelTeamworkSafety monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Agency & Behavioral Support at ST ANNE INSTITUTE a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 267 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

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About St ANNE Institute

Individual and Family Services
Albany, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
FSA
Voluntary life
STD
LTD
Legal Plan
Pet Insurance
403(B)