Substance Use Disorder Therapist - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Company: Helio Health
Location: Utica
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

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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 Counselor - to work Full-Time providing counseling to patients at our Opioid Treatment Program.

In addition to Helio Health's comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time Licensed Substance Use Therapists are eligible for a Sign-On Incentive up to $1,500 or $8,000.00 depending upon licensure!

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:
Maintain a case load.
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:

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required AND CASAC-T required.
Or a Bachelor's Degree in a human service field with demonstrated steady progress towards QHP status (CASAC-T minimum, but to include CASAC-P and/or QHP status obtained)
One year counseling 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.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

Health insurance for employees and families including domestic partners
Dental insurance Paid vacation leave - No Waiting Period for Accruals!
Paid sick leave - No Waiting Period for Accruals!
Paid holidays, including birthday holiday
401 (k) plan - No Waiting Period for Enrollment!
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.

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