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Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Opioid Treatment Program

Byrne Dairy, Syracuse, NY, United States


Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Opioid Treatment Program
Job Locations:

US-NY-Syracuse

Category:

Counselors / Therapists

Position Type:

Full-Time

ID:

2026-6414

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. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will work on a

Full-Time

basis out of Helio Health’s

Syracuse

Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) .

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time hires for this position are eligible for a

Sign-On Incentive

up to

$3,000!

Pay:

$22.11 - $25.76 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

Associate’s Degree in a human service field with minimum of CASAC-T required.
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Or a Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field with demonstrated steady progress towards QHP status (CASAC-T or enrolled in a MSW or Mental Health Counseling Masters or equivalent licensure-oriented program).

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 including dental and vision for employees and families.

Paid Vacation and Sick leave – no waiting period for accruals.

Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.

401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.

Company‑paid short‑term disability insurance.

Company‑sponsored life insurance.

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Employees assesment Program (EAP).

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants Stats 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 aschapter 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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