Counselor Aide - evenings

Helio Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Helio Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a dependable Counselor Aide to support residents with mental health issues and chemical addictions. This full-time, evening-shift position emphasizes teamwork, patient support, and long-term career opportunities within a respected behavioral health provider.

Responsibilities include screening, intake, orientation, referrals, counseling, crisis response, education, case management, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Customer service and/or human services experience preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License, based on service settings.

Responsibilities

• Screening, intake, orientation, referrals, counseling, crisis response, and patient education.
• Participates in program administrative and clinical committees.
• Represents the agency to the community.
• Performs quality assurance activities.
• Displays knowledge of addiction/recovery and behavioral health counseling principles.

Skills

Customer service

Human services

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Helio Health, one of Central NY’s premier behavioral healthcare providers, is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Counselor Aide. TheCounselor Aide is responsible to operate as a team member in providing services to residents with mental health issues and chemical addictions. This position is vital in supporting our patients’ success in their treatment and allows for many long-term career opportunities!This particular opportunity will work on aFull-Time basis (evenings)

Hours: Tues-Sat

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are welcome to apply!

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, this position is eligible for a Sign-On incentive up to $1,500!

Pay Rate: $17.00 to $18.60 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the following counseling responsibilities: screening, intake, orientation, referral, counseling, crisis response, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping, and consultation with other professionals.
• Participates in program administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
• Represents the agency to the community.
• Performs quality assurance activities.
• Displays knowledge of addiction/recovery and/or behavioral health self-help group processes and principles of counseling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Customer service and/or human services experience preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License, based on service settings.

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.