Behavioral Health Counselor

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

Shift: This position is full-time, Monday-Friday.

Position Reports to: Program Manager

Job Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Compensation: 17.477 - 25.664 per hour (based on experience, credentials, and education)

Job Duties:

• Manage a caseload and provide treatment services to adolescents, adults, and families.
• Conduct intakes and assessments and make appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Conduct individual sessions to provide substance abuse treatment, education, support, and advocacy.
• Facilitate group therapy.
• Maintain ongoing contact with the clients’ family members and/or significant others when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Participate, collaboratively, as a member of the program’s multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and collaterals.
• Maintain documentation as per OASAS standards within allotted time frame.
• Maintain client confidentiality as per 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (Substance Abuse Records) and 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 &164 (HIPAA).
• Be familiar with and adhere to current agency policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the CASAC Canon of Ethical Principles (see attached).

This job describes the essential and general responsibilities of this position. It is not a listing of non-essential requirements and duties, which may be inherent to the job.

Requirements

• QHP or CASAC-T preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in substance abuse counseling and experience with multiple age groups and various treatment modalities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account depending on medical plan
• AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary
• Company funded Retirement Plan
• 401k option to further save for retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Partnership with Maria College – 40% discount on the CASAC program and various bachelor degree programs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Assistance with CASAC and/or Licensing Applications/Exam
• EAP Program for you and your family
• Legal/ID Shield Insurance