What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I position at Helio Health, Inc.?
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, the Counselor I will provide rehabilitation services to patients as a part of their overall treatment. The Counselor I will work on a Full-Time basis out of Helio Health’s Rochester Inpatient Program.
In addition to Helio Health's comprehensive benefits package, this position is eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On incentive!
Responsibilities:
- Assists individuals in recovery with articulating personal goals for recovery using their personal experience.
- Assists individuals in recovery with creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
- Helps individuals achieve personal goals for recovery, find self-help groups, establish self-help groups, or find other recovery focused groups.
- Uses lived experience to refer individuals or their families to healthy leisure opportunities or community resources that may be helpful.
- Uses and teaches problem solving techniques to individuals and groups.
- Leads discussions on methods to overcome common problems in daily living.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate/Equivalency Required.
- Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA) preferred or in process.
- One year of Human Service experience preferred.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Proficiency with basic computer and smart phone 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.
