Job detail
Mental Health Counselor - General Pediatrics, Albany
Albany Medical Center
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/17/2026
Location
City of Albany, New York
Salary
$71,612 - $110,999 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The behavioral health counselor will conduct mental health assessments and provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and families. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and assist patients in accessing community resources.
Requirements summary
A master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work is required, along with 4-6 years of relevant clinical experience. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of childhood development and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
postgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProfessionalismCrisis InterventionTeaching SkillsTechnical Equipment UsePsychotherapyMental Health AssessmentsChild Development KnowledgeCommunity Resource AccessGroup TreatmentIndividual TreatmentFamily TreatmentBehavioral Health EvaluationsComplex Family Systems
Benefits
- Excellent Health Care Coverage
- Physical Wellbeing Programs
- Mental Wellbeing Programs
- Emotional Support Programs