Behavioral Health Counselor

Northwell

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United States$66.3K - $108.3KFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwell as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Every Other Weekend in United States. Job Description Engages and provides care and support to Behavioral Health clients, patients, and/or families. Performs psychosocial assessment and care management.

Key Responsibilities

Master's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

3 years of relevant experience, required. Inpatient psychiatry or emergency psychiatry experience,

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $66.3K - $108.3K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCare managementCrisis counselingPsychotherapyTreatment planningClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacyInpatient psychiatryEmergency psychiatryBehavioral healthTherapeutic interventions

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a valid New York State license as an LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT. A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience is required, with preference given to those with inpatient or emergency psychiatry backgrounds.

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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Northwell is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Northwell lists compensation for this physician position at $66k to $108k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Care management, Crisis counseling, Psychotherapy, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Patient advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor provides psychosocial assessments, crisis counseling, and therapeutic interventions to patients and their families. They also manage care plans, ensure treatment compliance, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient needs.

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