Behavioral Health Staff

Venture Forthe Inc•Town of Cheektowaga, NY

About The Position

Venture Forthe, Inc. is a premier, person-centered agency that has empowered individuals with disabilities to live independently for more than 30 years. Rooted in New York State and now expanding into additional states, we remain committed to helping people lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We are currently seeking a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Health Staff member to join our growing Clinical Department, serving Erie, Niagara, and Cattaraugus Counties. In this role, you’ll support individuals in the community, ensure high-quality documentation and service delivery, and play an essential role in the success of our CORE programs. If you enjoy a blend of direct client work, clinical assessment, collaboration, and supporting staff—this position offers meaningful, impactful work every day. At Venture Forthe, you’ll become part of a mission-driven organization committed to helping individuals remain independent and supported in their community. Your work directly impacts client safety, staff success, and overall service quality. If you're passionate about behavioral health, enjoy blending direct care with clinical operations, and want to be part of a supportive, growing team—we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2 years experience completing functional based assessments.
Thorough knowledge of the scope of the HCBS/ CORE program and NYS OMH regulations
Ability to read and understand documents.
Ability to speak effectively and professionally with colleagues & employees.
Exceptional organizational writing, interpersonal skills & communication
Obtainment of peer certification within 4 months of hire date, if not already in possession of.
Assessment and basic clinical understanding
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to coach and support others
Organized, dependable, and detail-focused
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to clients in their homes, communities, or through telehealth
Build and manage your own caseload of clients
Assist the Home Health Care department by completing functional behavior assessments for clients with dementia or traumatic brain injury
Review and audit service notes to support accuracy and compliance
Coach field staff on improving documentation and clinical best practices
Help maintain organized, compliant archival and tracking systems
Support complaint and incident review processes
Collaborate with clinical leadership to develop workflows, standards, and department procedures
Mentor field staff and participate in staff meetings and trainings
Support implementation of the NYS CORE program