School Based Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Fayetteville-Manlius

Overview

Helio Health’s Child & Adolescent Clinic is looking to hire school-based therapist for the following school district: Fayetteville-Manlius

The School Based Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Licensed Counselor) will provide mental health counseling services to students experiencing symptoms including anxiety, depression, attention issues, problematic behaviors, trauma, substance use issues, issues with family and interpersonal functioning, and more. This position serves the two middle schools in the Fayetteville-Manlius district, Wellwood Middle School and Eagle Hill Middle School.

This position is classified as Full-Time employment with Helio Health. School-Based Clinicians work full-time schedules during the 10-month school year (September through June) and may elect to work per diem hours during July and August.

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time Licensed Counselors are eligible for a Sign-On Incentive between $4,000-$8,000 depending upon licensure!

Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00/per hour based on permit/licensure

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload at assigned school-based satellite site(s) and provide evidence-based behavioral health assessment, counseling, and treatment services to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Complete all aspects of the clinical process, including screening, intake and orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, care coordination, referrals, patient and family education, case management, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate effectively with school personnel, families, community providers, and Helio Health staff to support patient treatment goals while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Respond to behavioral health crises and coordinate interventions in accordance with program, school district, and agency protocols.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation and case records in accordance with agency policy, state and federal regulations, and payor requirements.
• Participate as an active member of the Child & Adolescent Services multidisciplinary treatment team, including attendance at staff meetings, supervision, and case consultations.
• Assist with the training of staff and student interns as assigned.
• Maintain productivity and service delivery expectations established by the program.
• Participate in outreach, engagement, and other program development activities that support access to behavioral health services within assigned school districts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional License (including but not limited to LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, etc.)
  • Limited Permit (LP) Licenses are acceptable.
• Master’s Degree required.
• Two years employment experience in the Human Services field preferred.

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.

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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