Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in New York
Behavioral health counselor jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, substance use treatment programs, and school-based services, with openings at every level from entry-level case aide to senior clinician. The largest hiring activity is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where organizations like NYC Health + Hospitals, Montefiore Health System, and Northwell Health maintain large behavioral health workforces. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and integrated behavioral health within primary care settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor to work in our Inpatient Mental Health Department. This position offers a day shift schedule with weekends and holidays off!
As a Behavioral Health Counselor, you'll provide clinical treatment services to patients in an inpatient setting.
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of behavior support techniques and skills to aid in the development of individualized behavior plans.
- Assist with care coordination as needed to ensure the highest quality of care to clients and families. Facilitate referrals for other clinical services during treatment and at discharge.
- Demonstrate knowledge of structured clinical assessment tools including specific measures of psychiatric symptomatology, family functioning, and academic achievement with an ability to communicate results and recommended course of treatment to families and other professionals.
- Responsible for paperwork and participates in interagency team meetings. Completes all necessary department documentation per established policies.
- Actively participate, coordinate, and liaison with other services.
- Facilitate the resolution of any problematic issue related to service delivery.
- Provide individual and family therapy in a community and/or inpatient/outpatient setting.
- Ensure behavior plans are implemented with fidelity by staff to maximize effectiveness.
- Provide direct care to assigned patients.
- Provide direct clinical supervision to assigned staff. Modes of supervision include: individual, group and onsite supervision. Treatment team meetings also will be conducted.
- Develop expertise in child/adolescent/adult psychopathology, crisis intervention / de-escalation techniques, and behavioral therapy.
- Participate in necessary trainings related to the provision of services.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of behavior plans after implementation to assess if plans need to be updated.
- Masters degree in Psychology; Child Development; Applied Behavior Analysis; Early Intervention; Education; Special Education; Instruction in Learning; Social Work or a related field.
- One year of clinical experience preferred.
- Knowledge of behavior principles, evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) preferred.
CCM training is required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter. NY Mandated Reporter within 90 days of hire/transfer
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- NY Mandated Reporter Training
- NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
- NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor to work in our Inpatient Mental Health Department. This position offers a day shift schedule with weekends and holidays off!
As a Behavioral Health Counselor, you'll provide clinical treatment services to patients in an inpatient setting.
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of behavior support techniques and skills to aid in the development of individualized behavior plans.
- Assist with care coordination as needed to ensure the highest quality of care to clients and families. Facilitate referrals for other clinical services during treatment and at discharge.
- Demonstrate knowledge of structured clinical assessment tools including specific measures of psychiatric symptomatology, family functioning, and academic achievement with an ability to communicate results and recommended course of treatment to families and other professionals.
- Responsible for paperwork and participates in interagency team meetings. Completes all necessary department documentation per established policies.
- Actively participate, coordinate, and liaison with other services.
- Facilitate the resolution of any problematic issue related to service delivery.
- Provide individual and family therapy in a community and/or inpatient/outpatient setting.
- Ensure behavior plans are implemented with fidelity by staff to maximize effectiveness.
- Provide direct care to assigned patients.
- Provide direct clinical supervision to assigned staff. Modes of supervision include: individual, group and onsite supervision. Treatment team meetings also will be conducted.
- Develop expertise in child/adolescent/adult psychopathology, crisis intervention / de-escalation techniques, and behavioral therapy.
- Participate in necessary trainings related to the provision of services.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of behavior plans after implementation to assess if plans need to be updated.
- Masters degree in Psychology; Child Development; Applied Behavior Analysis; Early Intervention; Education; Special Education; Instruction in Learning; Social Work or a related field.
- One year of clinical experience preferred.
- Knowledge of behavior principles, evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) preferred.
CCM training is required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter. NY Mandated Reporter within 90 days of hire/transfer
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- NY Mandated Reporter Training
- NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
- NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health counselor jobs across New York.
- Active LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or CASAC credential issued or recognized by New York State
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family counseling sessions in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and maintain accurate case records in an EHR system
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams
Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health counselor in New York?
The path depends on which credential you pursue. New York State licenses behavioral health counselors primarily through the Office of the Professions, which oversees the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) designations, each requiring a qualifying master's degree and supervised clinical hours. Substance use counselors pursue the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credential through the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports.
Which companies hire behavioral health counselors in New York?
Employers hiring behavioral health counselors in New York right now include Endeavor Health Services, St. Peter's Health Partners, and Family & Children's Counseling Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's dense concentration of hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit community mental health agencies means a wide range of employer types are consistently active in this market.
Which New York cities have the most behavioral health counselor jobs?
The cities with the most behavioral health counselor openings in New York are Nyack, Latham, and Buffalo. New York City dominates the distribution given the scale of its hospital networks, community health centers, and public mental health infrastructure, while Albany and Buffalo draw consistent demand from regional hospital systems, state agency offices, and county-run behavioral health programs.
Are there remote behavioral health counselor jobs in New York?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields since much of the work involves direct client contact. About 0% of behavioral health counselor openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a meaningful but selective subset of the market. Telehealth therapy, care coordination, and utilization review roles are the positions most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health counselor in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a supervised internship or practicum placement completed during your master's program, which many New York employers count toward the post-degree hours required for licensure. Large systems like NYC Health + Hospitals and Northwell Health regularly bring on pre-licensed clinicians for associate or clinician-in-training roles. Coming in as a case manager, peer support specialist, or crisis intervention worker at a community mental health agency is another common route, and having your CASAC-Trainee status or provisional LMSW already in hand gives a meaningful edge over candidates who are still pending.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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