Counselor lll - Senior Licensed Mental Health / SUD Counselor

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. The Senior Licensed Mental Health / SUD Counselor will work on a Full-Time basis out of Helio Health’s Outpatient Program.

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, this position is eligible for a Sign-On incentive up to $8,000 depending upon licensure! 

Pay: $58,785.36 - 80,091.16 per year.

• Takes direction from Team Leader, Program Director and/or Division/Service Director, and keeps them informed regarding content and volume of workload.
• Supervises counselors, volunteers, and student interns as assigned.
• Consults with staff regarding Quality Assurance.
• Works with patients, internal, and external community agencies and organizations.
• Coordinates care and services with external case managers and managed care operators as assigned.
• Maintains a case load. 
• Performs primary counselor responsibilities such as screening, intake, orientation, assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, patient education, and case management.
• Monitors provision of services when assigned.
• Evaluates programs and identifies strengths/weaknesses.
• Assists in problem resolution and implementation of supervisor approved program modifications.
• Participates in program administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
• Represents agency to the community.

• Must be an active and valid New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). 
• Master’s Degree required.
• Six years employment experience in the Human Services field.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the employment experience 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.