What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work Readiness Counselor position at Helio Health?
Overview
Helio Health is looking for a Case Manager/Work Readiness Counselor to support its mission of promoting recovery from the effects of substance use and mental health disorders and other health issues. This role is vital to the management and coordination of services to patients/residents participating in, or who have completed our treatment programs. This is a Full-Time position with our HUD Program.
In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time hires for this position are eligible for a Sign-On Incentive up to $1,500!
Responsibilities
- Maintains a case load and performs primary case work responsibilities including:
- Screening, intake, orientation
- Assessment, evaluation, and intervention (Only performed by Case Managers with QHP)
- Treatment planning (Only performed by Case Managers with QHP)
- Referrals
- Counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Patient/resident education
- Case management
- Reporting and record keeping
- Consultation with other professionals
- Coordination of care with other community providers
- Discharge planning
- Resume building and job application preparation.
- Interview training.
- Networks with potential employers for residents in program.
- Represents agency to the community.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in related field required, Bachelor's preferred.
- Qualified Health Professional (QHP) preferred.
- Two years of experience working with behavioral health and/or substance abuse issues.
- Candidates with lived experience encouraged to apply.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
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.
- 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.
