Mental Health Counselor

Job Summary:

As a Mental Health Counselor at Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., you will provide outpatient clinical services in an Article 31 setting, assisting individuals facing mental health and co-occurring challenges. This role involves delivering relationship-based clinical work within an interdisciplinary team environment, aiding patients in accessing care, establishing stability, and progressing in their recovery through trauma-informed, person-centered methods.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, including risk evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans.
• Provide individual therapy utilizing evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
• Administer crisis intervention and coordinate higher levels of care as necessary.
• Collaborate with medical providers, care teams, and community partners to facilitate whole-person care.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision.
• Connect patients with community resources such as housing, substance use treatment, and social services.
• Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation following OMH and Article 31 standards.
• Meet productivity expectations while delivering quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW (NYS permit holders encouraged to apply).
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in trauma-informed care; EMDR experience considered advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Schedule & Physical Requirements:

• Combination of sitting, standing, and movement throughout the day.
• Some evening or weekend availability may be required.

Compensation:

• $52,000-$58,000 annually.