Behavior Health Counselor Per Diem

1 month ago
United States$38.20 /HrPer Diem / PRNGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VNS Health as a Behavior Health Counselor Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Will Do Performs social work assessments of patients/families; opens cases as appropriate Develops treatment plan and goals for patients/families as appropriate Provides supportive counseling and/or supportive therapy as well as ongoing social work services Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required Aids in obtaining community services to patients, families and other caregivers Provides psycho education and advocacy for patients and families 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 Home Care policy Performs established workflow procedures Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Home Care goals Acts as liaison with other community agencies Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.
  • provide supportive counseling, advocacy, and education to help patients and their families navigate mental i.
  • manage symptoms to help them remain safely in the community This is an experienced, master’s level social s.
  • provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to New Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life.

Requirements

  • USD $38.20 /Hr.
  • 94 - USD $38.20 /Hr.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $38.2/hr.

Work Schedule

  • per-diem schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join VNS Health as a Behavior Health Counselor Per Diem.

Key Skills

Supportive CounselingAdvocacyEducationCase ManagementTreatment PlanningSocial Work AssessmentDirect CareCollaborationReferralsPsychoeducationThird Party Reimbursement AssistanceCommunicationUtilization ReviewInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at VNS Health 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

Stated compensation: $38.20 /Hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $38 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Supportive Counseling, Advocacy, Education, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Social Work Assessment, Direct Care, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Behavioral Health Counselors provide supportive counseling, advocacy, and education to assist patients and families in navigating mental illness and accessing community resources to maintain safe community living. Responsibilities include performing social work assessments, developing treatment plan...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Referral Bonus, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About VNS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New York
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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Referral Bonus
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago