Spectrum Health & Human Services
Rachel Pickel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in the mental health field. Since August 2015, Rachel has been contributing to Spectrum Health & Human Services, leveraging expertise in mental health counseling. Prior to this role, Rachel worked as a Direct Support Professional at The Summit Center from June 2011 to April 2021. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo, obtained between 2013 and 2015, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oswego, completed in 2010.
Spectrum Health & Human Services
Spectrum Health and Human Services, is a not- for-profit community mental health organization, recognized as one of the most innovative behavioral healthcare providers in Western New York. Spectrum Health provides a wide range of services including treatment and rehabilitation of psychiatric disabilities, psychological problems, and substance-related disorders. Mental health programs for adults, adolescents, children and families who are experiencing a significant disturbance in functioning, emotional state, or pattern of behavior are readily available in many different communities. As an employee, Spectrum Health offers a competitive salary and benefit program with flexible scheduling, and value for quality of life and work-life balance. The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming and open. Spectrum Health was designated a "Best Place to Work" in Buffalo Business First's annual survey in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The agency is regularly cited with local and regional awards for its thoughtful and impactful service. Spectrum Health was also named one of 2021Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the NYS Society of Human Resource Management.