Behavioral Health Consultant

Community Care Physicians•Clifton Park, NY

11d•$65,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Weight Management and Metabolic Health office is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor to join their team! The hours are: Monday-Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm, Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm, and Friday 8:00am-3:30pm.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
Must be fully licensed as a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) prior to hire.
Experience providing behavioral health services to adult populations.
Experience utilizing evidence-based behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments for patients participating in medical weight management programs.
Assess psychosocial factors that may affect weight management outcomes, including emotional eating, binge eating behaviors, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma history, sleep disturbances, and adherence barriers.
Provide short-term, evidence-based behavioral interventions utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and other appropriate techniques.
Assist patients in developing individualized behavior change goals related to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and medication adherence.
Support patients undergoing treatment with anti-obesity medications by identifying and addressing behavioral challenges impacting treatment success.
Provide counseling and support regarding body image, self-esteem, lifestyle modification, and long-term weight maintenance.
Conduct individual behavioral health visits related to weight management and healthy lifestyle changes.
Identify patients requiring specialty mental health, substance use, or eating disorder treatment and facilitate referrals as appropriate.