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 Mobile Crisis Clinician to work Per Diem, on call, providing counseling and therapy to patients through our CCHBC Mobile Crisis Program. This position will work evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts in an on call manner from home.

When an in-person crisis call out is necessary, the clinician will be required to deploy to the scene.

Pay Rate: $28.90-$34.00/hourly.

This position will also receive a $30 daily rate for the days they are on call, and this rate is paid regardless of whether they are called in.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephonic or in-person response to adults and youth experiencing crisis in the community
• Perform essential counseling/therapist responsibilities which may include screening, intake and orientation, evaluation and intervention, referrals, crisis intervention, crisis counseling, patient education, 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

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT license required.
  • Limited Permit (LP) Licenses are acceptable.
• CASAC credential accompanied with prior crisis experience can be substituted for a license.
• Two years employment experience in the Human Services field.
• Must have valid NYS driver’s license and access to your own vehicle.

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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