Website Helio Health
Helio Health
Company : Helio Health
Overview:
Helio Health's In Community program (formerly Circare) supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.
Helio Health is seeking a Counselor I- Criminal Justice Liaison for the Forensic ACT program, who in addition to performing routine team duties, has lead responsibility for navigating the criminal justice system, advocating on behalf of FACT individuals, and providing education and skill building. The Criminal Justice Liaison is the supporting liaison with key criminal justice system stakeholders and conducts in-reach to people who are incarcerated, including following initial referral, to gather data concerning the individual’s criminal history. The Criminal Justice Liaison will spearhead jail release planning to provide immediate support for the transition back to the community. The Criminal Justice Liaison is expected to be familiar with county-specific ATI programs.
Pay Range: $24.00-$27.88 per hour.
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time colleagues, this position is eligible for a Sign-On incentive up to $1,500!
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:
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Associates degree required/bachelor's degree preferred.
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One year employment experience in the Human Services field.
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An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements.
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Qualified Health Professional preferred.
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Must demonstrate steady progress towards Qualified Health Professional status if not currently Q.H.P.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation
- Helio Health's insurance carrier requires that employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment. Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.
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 vacation.
- 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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