Counselor ll - Helio Health

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Substance Use Disorder Counselor to work Full-Time providing counseling and therapy to patients at our Insights Residential Program.

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time Licensed Counselors/Therapists are eligible for a Sign-On Incentive up to $3,500 or $8,000 depending upon licensure!

Pay: $23.07 - $25.63 per hour. 

• Maintain a case load.
• Perform essential counseling/therapist responsibilities including screening, intake and orientation, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, counseling, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping.   
• Assist with the training of staff, volunteers and student interns as assigned.
• Exhibit exemplary knowledge of the biopsychosocial process of substance use disorders/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and principles of counseling.     
• Relate effectively with staff, patients, and professional community while upholding appropriate standards of confidentiality. 

• Any one of the following licenses or credentials:
  • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
  • Licensed mental health practitioner (including permit eligible)
    Licensed social worker (including permit eligible)    
• Two years employment experience in the Human Services field.        
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements.             

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 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.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.