Mental Health Counselor - 1131 Broadway in Buffalo, New York at Endeavor Health

Join a team that makes an impact at Endeavor!

Our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is an innovative approach to treatment designed to treat the whole person through a comprehensive range of services - offering mental health, substance use, domestic violence, anger management, and sexual abuse prevention services under one integrated model.

We are seeking full-time (37.5 hours/week) Counselors to join our 1131 Broadway Clinic, which specializes in the forensic treatment of adults, meaning individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Many of our people are referred to us by legal supervision and mandated to engage in services. All Counselors receive extensive training and certification essential for working with this under-served population.

Through evidence-based practices and a mix of group and individual therapy, this team of dedicated counselors collaborates to improve lives, change behavior patterns, and make our community better and safer.

What You’ll Do

At Endeavor, our Counselors function as members of a multidisciplinary treatment team. A successful candidate should be flexible, open-minded, and empathetic.

• Provide individual and group therapy utilizing a range of evidence-based practices and curriculum
• Assess risk and needs utilizing a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and developing treatment goals
• Demonstrate strong clinical decision making and judgment skills while independently managing an integrated caseload of people pursuing forensic, mental health, and substance use goals
• Engage in continuing education and training, fostering the skills necessary to effectively treat high-risk populations
• Participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicating appropriately with referral sources
• Foster cultural competence and sensitivity when working with people, people’s supports, referral sources and coworkers.
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and governmental regulations including, but not limited to HIPAA

What We’re Looking For

• Must possess a master’s degree from a recognized college or university in a mental health counseling or social work-related field and be eligible for license within 18 months of hire (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-P, etc.)
• One year of direct service, post-graduate, experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates a knowledge base upon which they can provide direct clinical service and advisement

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $55,267.65 - $68,776/year depending on education, experience, and credentials.
• Potential to earn an additional $4,000 per year through performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Optional short-term disability and additional life/AD&D coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous PTO, sick time, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted pet insurance
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through programs like HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Why Join Endeavor?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven agency committed to supporting individuals during high-risk transitions and helping them build lasting stability in the community. We prioritize teamwork, professional growth, and meaningful work that directly impacts people’s lives.

Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of fairness and respect. We welcome prospective employees from various cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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