Counselor II - CASAC - Open Access Program

At Helio Health, we're dedicated to transforming lives by treating and promoting recovery from substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral health issues. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Credentialed Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Counselor II to join our Open Access team and make a real difference in our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

• Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of mental health and substance use disorder treatment, providing crucial services like screening, assessment, referrals, and crisis intervention.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dynamic team of Counselors, Peers, Nurses, Case Managers, and other treatment professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
• Professional Growth: Receive supervision for NYS license/certification at no cost, and the option to maintain a caseload to keep your clinical skills sharp.

• Pay: $29.00 to $33.81/hr.
• Shift: 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, this position is eligible for a Sign-On incentive $3,000 - $8,000 depending upon certification or licensure! 

• →Conduct screenings and assessments for clients seeking treatment for mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
• →Perform essential counseling and therapy tasks, including intake, evaluation, intervention, goal setting, discharge planning, referrals, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation.
• →Coordinate and refer clients to appropriate care levels through internal and external community resources.
• →Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with crisis support systems.
• →Navigate individual, family, and group dynamics during assessments.
• →Assist in training staff and student interns.

• Certification required:  CASAC, CASAC II OR CASAC ADVANCED
• Requirements: Valid New York State Driver License and reliable transportation
• Experience: Two years in the Human Services field working with co-occurring MH/SUD disorders, high-risk populations, or individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel), EHR/EMRs (e.g., Avatar, Netsmart, Epic), and Health Monitoring Systems (e.g., OASAS CDS, HealthEConnections, PSYCKES)
• Education: Master's degree preferred, bachelor's degree required.