What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist position at County of Dutchess?
Dutchess County Department of Mental Health
2024 Salary: $71,640
This is a professional position in the Department of Mental Health which involves the delivery of
services to individuals with complex behavioral health and addiction related treatment needs.
Responsibilities include working with a lens of integrated behavioral health and addiction
related, person centered, strengths based, and trauma informed care. Additional tasks may
include psychosocial and diagnostic assessment; treatment planning; individual and group
therapy; crisis intervention; maintenance of electronic health records; coordination of treatment
with other agencies and professionals providing ancillary services; and participation in patient
discharge planning. Case assignments and supervision are provided by a higher-level
administrator. This position does not supervise other employees but may direct the work of
aides, interns, temporary employees and other lower-level employees. DBCH employees may be
required to serve on any of the Department’s standing or ad hoc committees or on community
collaboration committees.
To view a complete list of job duties, click here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed by the New York State Department of Education as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Licensed Master Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor, at the time of application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of
application and to maintain the position.
FINGERPRINTING:
A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to
some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice
Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer
is made and accepted by the applicant.
Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package
including 13 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision
insurance, and NYS Retirement.
For immediate consideration, apply on or before 4/25/2026
Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs
An EEO/AA Employer
Posted: 2/25/2026
Salary : $71,640