Health & Wellness Counselor

Regular Full-time

206 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY, US

Salary Range: $54,000.00 To $57,000.00 Annually

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Health & Wellness Counselor is responsible for assessing appropriate service enrollment, monitoring participant progress, and reporting the health outcomes of enrolled patients of the THRIVE Wellness Center. The candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload, motivating participants to reach health goals, and conducting group health education classes.

As part of the essential functions of this role, the Health & Wellness Counselor:

• Reviews patient referral for appropriateness and completes patient intake documentation within specified timeframe

• Conducts initial assessment and reassessments according to guidelines set forth in Thrive policy and procedure manual

• Develops a service plan based on results from re/assessment with goals establishing positive health outcomes

• Responsible for linkage and monitoring of progress with education/support groups/wellness programming assigned in the THRIVE Wellness Center

Qualified candidate will have a master’s degree in public health, health & human services, social work, or related field preferred or bachelor’s degree with four (4) years of experience working with patients living with HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, substance abuse or other chronic illnesses; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job type: Full-time

Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in public health, health & human services, social work, or related field preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with four (4) years of experience working with patients living with HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, substance abuse or other chronic illnesses.

This position is posted with a salary range. The actual rate of pay offered will be based on a variety of individualized factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, educational background, internal equity, and market considerations.

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from

• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you

• Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year

• 403b with a generous company match

• Paid parking or monthly metro pass

• Professional development opportunities

• Paid lunch breaks

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.