Licensed Mental Health/SUD Counselor II - ICSC Program

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.

• →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.

• 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.