Behavioral Health Counselor IV - SPARC Saraotga

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Behavorial Health Counselor IV

SPARC - Saratoga

If you are looking for a full time position in behavioral health, this could be your opportunity. Here at SPARC in Saratoga, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

We are seeking a skilled, client centered professional with 2 - 3 years of experience working in an addiction or behavioral related field with skills in planning, and leading addiction group therapy and individual treatment sessions. St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) offers outpatient rehabilitation comprehensive services for individuals and families affected by drug or alcohol abuse with respect and compassion.

Responsibilities :

• Provide addiction treatment as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

• You will be responsible for assessment, planning, and implementation of the approved plan of patient care which is provided through individual and group sessions.

• Develop and implement treatment plans

• Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health

• Conduct intakes, individual, group and family therapy

What you will need :

• Associate's Degree in a related field with CASAC Required.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with licensure/certification preferred.

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in an addiction or behavioral related field with skills in planning and leading group therapy, individual treatment sessions and family sessions.

Pay Range: $23.90 - $32.85

• Strong writing and communication skills are required as well as knowledge of working with community agencies and managed care representatives is desired.

• Experience working with a diverse population and a strong understanding of multicultural issues is preferred.

• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran