Helio Health·City of Syracuse, New York
Maintain a caseload of adult clients providing comprehensive mental health assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop trauma-informed treatment plans and monitor client progress.
Overview At Helio Health, we're dedicated to transforming lives by treating and promoting recovery from substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral health issues. We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Mental Health Clinician to join our Adult Services team at the Meadows Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and provide deeply rewarding, person-centered, and trauma-informed care to individuals living with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
This is a unique opportunity to engage in impactful therapeutic work within a collaborative care team model. Our clinicians benefit from the support of a multidisciplinary team, including Counselor Aides, Targeted Case Managers, Peer Specialists, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialists, and prescribers (including MAT providers). This ensures comprehensive support for both you and your clients. You’ll work with a caseload and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning to help clients meet their identified goals. While the focus of the role is primarily working with individual adult clients, there is opportunity to work with clients throughout the lifespan as well as with couples and families, or groups. We prioritize the development of our clinicians, providing access to weekly clinical group supervision, consultation groups, and specialized training opportunities focused on specific diagnoses, populations, or therapeutic approaches. You will receive consistent and comprehensive clinical supervision and ongoing administrative support to enhance your skills and advance your professional growth. Why Work With Us? Empowered Clinical Work: Provide evidence-based therapy in a team setting that allows you to focus on the healing relationship while your colleagues provide scheduling, coordination, navigation, peer support, and daily living skills development. Supportive Supervision: Receive high-quality clinical supervision toward licensure and be guided by compassionate and experienced leaders. Work-Life Balance: Full-time position with flexible day and evening hours and a culture that honors wellness—for both clients and staff. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a robust team of providers in a community-based model that values each role. Growth and Training: Participate in clinical consultations, specialized training, and receive support in developing your niche or area of interest.
$30.00-$35.00 per hour (based on credentials and experience) Location: On-site in Syracuse Schedule: Flexible schedule within the clinic’s operating hours Monday–Friday, 8am–8pm; some evening hours required All Full-Time, Licensed Counselors/Therapists are eligible for up to a Sign-On incentive up to $8,000 depending upon licensure/credentials!
Maintain a caseload of clients receiving outpatient behavioral health services. Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations. Develop collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centered treatment plans. Deliver individual, relational, and group psychotherapy and supportive interventions using evidence-based practices. Offer psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and coordination with internal and external supports. Engage in regular clinical supervision and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure integrated care. Collaborate closely with the care team to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Required Licensure: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT Limited Permit (LP) Licenses are acceptable Experience: At least 2 years in behavioral health or related settings preferred; experience with co-occurring disorders and/or high-needs populations is a plus.
Requires a valid licensure such as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT, or a Limited Permit. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of experience in behavioral health and a valid NYS Driver's License.
Market context
Outpatient mental health clinicians are commonly sought in New York, especially for candidates who hold an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or a Limited Permit. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer behavioral health experience and a valid NYS Driver’s License, while benefits like health insurance, dental coverage, paid holidays, sick leave, and EAP support are often part of the package. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm your licensure, experience, and driving credentials before applying.
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