Licensed Mental Health Therapist- Syracuse Crisis Intervention and Prevention Program
About The Position
Helio Health is seeking a dedicated, passionate Licensed Mental Health Therapist to provide counseling and therapy to patients in its Syracuse Crisis Intervention and Prevention Program. The therapist serves as the clinical lead for the team, conducting risk assessments, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and triage and connection to care. The role also involves building relationships across the city with community members, local businesses, and service and support providers, completing required documentation and reporting, and communicating effectively with staff, patients, and the professional community while maintaining confidentiality standards. This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The pay rate is $30.00–$35.00 per hour. Full-time licensed counselors and therapists may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $4,000 or $8,000 depending on licensure.
Requirements
- Must be a New York State licensed mental health professional, including but not limited to LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
- Two years of employment experience in the human services field.
Nice To Haves
- CASAC credential strongly preferred.
- Experience providing in-community services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the clinical lead for the team.
- Conduct risk assessments.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Triage patients and connect them to care.
- Develop relationships across the city with community members, local businesses, and service and support providers.
- Complete necessary documentation and reporting.
- Relate effectively with staff, patients, and the professional community while upholding appropriate confidentiality standards.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, with 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).
- Sign-on incentive up to $4,000 or $8,000 depending on licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
