Licensed Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Counselor II - Open Access
$60,320–$70,325 year
On-siteSyracuse, New York, United States
Job Summary
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. Work within a team of Counselors, Peers, Nurses, Case Managers, and treatment professionals at Helio Health's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Shifts run 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.
Required Qualifications
- NYS License or Permit required: LMSW, LMHC or Permit Eligible
- Valid New York State Driver License
- reliable transportation
- Bachelor's degree
- 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)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel)
- Proficiency in EHR/EMRs (e.g., Avatar, Netsmart, Epic)
- Proficiency in Health Monitoring Systems (e.g., OASAS CDS, HealthEConnections, PSYCKES)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to quickly engage clients for effective assessment and determination of clinical needs
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