Behavioral Health Associate

Behavioral Health Associate

VNS Health

paid time off, tuition reimbursement

United States, York, Brooklyn

Jul 27, 2026

Overview

Behavioral Health Associates assist social services teams to provide supportive counseling, advocacy, and education to help patients and their families navigate mental illness, access community resources, and manage symptoms to help them remain safely in the community. This is a junior position that provides direct care as part of a team. Join us in building on our 130-year history and become a part of the Future of Care that is strengthening communities with high quality, integrated behavioral health programs. VNS Health Behavioral Health team members provide vital client-centered behavioral health care to Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life and mental well-being. We deliver care wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients' homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children, to adolescents, to aging adults. As part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you'll have an opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional.

What We Provide

Referral bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays - confirm days off based on employee type- see reference guide

Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

Employer-matched retirement saving funds

Personal and financial wellness programs

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals

What You Will Do

Assists with the development of the social work assessment of patients/families

Assists in the development of a social work treatment plan and goals with emphasis on symptom management and psychiatric rehabilitation

Provides ongoing social work services and/or collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies

Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients, families and other caregivers

Assists clients with understanding their mental illness by providing psycho education and assistance with symptom management

Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources

Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Health policy

Performs established workflow procedures

Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals

Acts as liaison with other community agencies

Participates in related VNS Home Care activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.

Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth

About the Program

Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT)

The Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) program provides comprehensive, community-based psychiatric care for adults living with serious mental illness who have experienced frequent hospitalizations, housing instability, or involvement with the justice system.

Why Join This Program: Make a direct impact on some of York City's most vulnerable adults while working as part of a highly collaborative, community-based care team.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related human services field required

Work Experience:

Minimum one year of social work experience in a mental health or social service setting required

Pay Range

USD $25.46 - USD $31.86 /Hr.

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.