Licensed Mental Health / SUD Counselor - ICSC Program

Licensed Mental Health / Sud Counselors

Helio Health is seeking experienced Licensed Mental Health / Sud Counselors 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.

The ICSC operates on a 24 / 7 basis providing and has an opening for an overnight Clinician to work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7pm-7 : 30am.

We are offering extremely competitive starting wages! Counselors are eligible to participate in Loan Forgiveness Programs and are eligible for Overtime & Shift Differential Pay! Additionally, all Full-Time Counselors are eligible for a Sign-On Incentive between $4,000 and $8,000 depending upon licensure!

Pay Rate : $28.00 / hr. to $34.00 / hr.

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

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes :

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.