Licensed Mental Health/SUD Counselor II ICSC Program

Overview

Helio Health is seeking experienced Licensed Mental Health / SUD Counselors to work Full Time for our Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC) in Syracuse, NY. The Licensed Counselor/Therapist will provide urgent response and/or treatment services to patients experiencing an acute mental health and/or substance use crisis.

Pay Rate: $30.00/hr. to $36.00/hr.

Hours: Full Time - 10am to 10:30pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 to $8,000 sign on Incentive, based on Licensure!

Responsibilities

• Maintain a case load of individuals seeking treatment with a variety of behavioral healthcare needs.
• Perform essential counseling/therapist responsibilities including screening, intake and assessment, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, discharge planning, referrals, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation.
• Exhibit exemplary knowledge of the biopsychosocial process of substance use, addiction, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and principles of counseling.
• Provide evidenced-based counseling.
• Be a change agent for the community by providing person-centered, strengths-based, harm reduction services.
• Maintain case records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist with the training of staff and student interns as assigned.
• Relate effectively with individuals served, Helio staff and the community while upholding appropriate standards of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensure required: (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT or equivalent licensure or permit eligible)
• One year experience working as a licensed mental health and/or substance use counselor.
• Two years' experience in the Human Services field working with individuals with mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Master''s degree required.
• Valid New York State Driver License, access to reliable transportation
• Proficiency with basic computer applications.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Helio Health, Inc. offers trainings and education through our Training Institute certified by New York State OASAS.

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local Law.

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