Counselor l - days

Helio Health, Inc; City of Binghamton (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Helio Health, Inc. seeks a Counselor I on a per diem basis to join the Binghamton Inpatient Detox program. The role involves maintaining a caseload and providing essential counseling services in a clinical setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED with CASAC progress, plus a degree in Human Services (CASAC-T preferred) and at least one year of experience. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required with progress toward CASAC/CASAC-T.
• Associate’s or Bachelor in Human Services; CASAC-T preferred.
• One year counseling/human services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of addiction/recovery, behavioral health and counseling principles.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of patients seeking treatment for substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Screen, intake, assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention and case management.
• Participate in program, administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective communication with staff, clients and community.

Skills

CASAC-T

Counseling basics

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s or Bachelor in Human Services (CASAC-T preferred)

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Overview

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, the Counselor l will review of main responsibilities. The Counselor l will work (days) on a per diem basis out of Helio Health’s Binghamton Inpatient Detox program.

Pay rate: $22 per hour

Responsibilities

• Maintain a case load of patients seeking treatment from the effects of substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Perform essential counseling responsibilities including screening, intake and orientation, assessment, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, counseling, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping.
• Participate in program, administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
• Relate effectively with staff, clients, and community while upholding confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required AND demonstrated steady progress towards QHP status:
  • QHP status includes active enrolment in CASAC or Associate’s or Bachelor’s level Human Services program.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with CASAC-T preferred.
• One year counseling/human services experience preferred.
• Equivalent alternative combination of education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements.
• Knowledge of addiction/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group process and principles of counseling.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications.

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.