Licensed Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Therapist- Per Diem

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 we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Licensed Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Therapist to work on a Per-Diem basis providing counseling and therapy to patients at our Rochester Inpatient Program.

Pay Rate: $24.50- $30.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a case load.
• Primarily running group sessions.
• Perform essential counseling/therapist responsibilities including screening, intake and orientation, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, counseling, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping.
• Assist with the training of staff, volunteers and student interns as assigned.
• Exhibit exemplary knowledge of the biopsychosocial process of substance use disorders/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and principles of counseling.
• Relate effectively with staff, patients, and professional community while upholding appropriate standards of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional License (including but not limited to LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) or Credential (CASAC)
  • Limited Permit (LP) Licenses are acceptable.
• Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years employment experience in the Human Services field.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements.
• 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.