Lori Althen

Family Mental Health Counselor · Child And Family Services Of Erie County

mental health Buffalo, NY

Overview

Tenure
12 years
since Dec 2014
Gender
Female

Experience

Family Mental Health CounselorCurrent
Child And Family Services Of Erie County
Since Dec 2014 · 12 years · Buffalo, NY

Education

University At Buffalo
2011 – 2012
Buffalo State College
2009 – 2011

Skills

Behavioral Health Interventions Mental Health Group Therapy Social Services Crisis Intervention Case Management Individual Counselling Case Managment Adolescents Cbt Anger Management Self Esteem Mindfulness Stress Management Tf Cbt Family Therapy Play Therapy Grief Counseling Young Adults Child Development Art Therapy Adolescent Therapy Trauma Therapy Dbt Biopsychosocial Assessments Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Child Therapy Solution Focused

About Child And Family Services Of Erie County

Industry
Consumer Services
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$10M to <$50M
Office Location
923 Main St, Buffalo, NY

Professional Overview

Lori Althen is a Family Mental Health Counselor, currently affiliated with Child And Family Services Of Erie County, based in Buffalo, NY. As a mental health, Althen contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Buffalo, NY. They have been with Child And Family Services Of Erie County for 12 years. Althen holds academic credentials from University At Buffalo and Buffalo State College. Core competencies include Behavioral Health, Interventions, Mental Health, Group Therapy, Social Services. Child And Family Services Of Erie County operates in the Consumer Services sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Buffalo, NY healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Lori Althen is one of them.
  • 3,116 mental health professionals are based in NY (out of 90,317 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical mental health compensation in NY: $45,000 – $113,000 (median $66,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in NY: Sole Proprietor (152), Private Practice (114), Self-Employed (44).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in NY hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of mental health professionals in NY have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lori Althen located?

Lori Althen is based in Buffalo, NY. They are currently affiliated with Child And Family Services Of Erie County.

What is Lori Althen's specialty?

Lori Althen specializes in mental health. Their current role is Family Mental Health Counselor.

Where does Lori Althen currently work?

Lori Althen currently works at Child And Family Services Of Erie County. They have been there for 12 years.

What is Lori Althen's educational background?

Lori Althen attended University At Buffalo and Buffalo State College.

How do I contact Lori Althen for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in NY?

mental health professionals in NY typically earn $45,000 to $113,000 annually, with a median of $66,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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