Behavioral Health Counselor- Open Access

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: BEHAV001752

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Hiring Range: $59,280.00-$80,787.20 salary 

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Provides counseling sessions at our walk-in program using solution focused brief therapy and supportive counseling
• Assists in identifying treatment needs and goals for patients seeking referral for psychotherapy
• Provides pre-crisis supports including risk assessments and safety planning, collaborating with the crisis team when needed
• Provides patients with information regarding resources and activities within the community, making referrals as needed
• Maintains through and confidential records, completing all documentation in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Counselor credentialed from the New York Board of Mental Health Practitioners obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Psychologist credentialed from the New York Board of Psychology obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Master's degree 

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.