Counselor Community​/Mobile Services; Buffalo

Are you a committed, enthusiastic, caring, and licensed counselor ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? We're inviting talented professionals like you submit an application to join our passionate team. At Best Self Behavioral Health, our mission is to empower everyone to become their Best Self and that absolutely includes our employees!

At Best Self Behavioral Health, we're redefining the world of mental health and wellness with our pioneering and comprehensive services. We're not just a mental health provider; we're mental health innovators. We believe in reimagining mental health and wellness solutions to provide the best care to our communities. Join us on a journey of personal and professional growth, where your passion for making a difference can truly shine and your expertise will play a pivotal role in creating more innovative, evidence-based strategies for well-being.

OnTrack (430 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY) - OnTrack is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment program serving adolescents and young adults who are within two years of experiencing the onset of psychosis. Our mission is to provide individualized care to keep young people on track with their goals for school, work and personal relationships. The team has the opportunity for creative and flexible engagement in the office and in the community, establishing collaborative relationships and creating new resources to support young people and families.

Equity, inclusion, rapid access and self-determination are at the core of everything we do. Looking for a full time licensed Counselor.

ACT Renew, ACT Aspire (768 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY) and ACT Strive (90 E 4th St, Dunkirk, NY) - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a program designed to deliver comprehensive and effective services to individuals who are diagnosed with SPMI and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. The nature and intensity of ACT services are developed through the person-centered service planning process and adjusted through the process of daily team meetings.

The ACT Aspire team and ACT Renew team both serve ages 18+ in Erie County. The ACT Strive team serves 18+ in Chautauqua County. Full time Counselor, licensed preferred.

A Counselor at Best Self Behavioral Health works directly with individuals facing various mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges, employing evidence-based & trauma informed care practices. The Counselor will provide individual and group therapy, support services for families, and crisis counseling. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharges, and appropriate client referrals. In times of crisis, Counselors respond promptly and expertly, developing safety plans to ensure clients' well-being.

Counselors will also embrace a harm reduction model to promote healthier choices and behaviors, fostering recovery, and growth. A Counselor at Best Self can expect a workday that is dynamic, inspiring, and extremely rewarding.

• Minimum Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or CASAC-T/CASAC-P required.
• Professional licensure: LMSW, LMFT, MHC-P, CASAC, CRC, LMHC, LCSW preferred.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of common intervention techniques, common mental health diagnoses, substance use interventions and resources.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be familiar with community resources to be able to appropriately link clients.
• Minimum proficiency with Windows based software applications is required.
• Must have experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
• Must appreciate cultural diversity and be aware of cross cultural counseling issues.
• Valid Drivers License, vehicle in working condition (with valid inspection, registration, and insurance), ability to travel between sites, & Defensive Driving Course (only applicable for some of our community & mobile programs).