CASAC Clinician - Adult Services Team

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 mission-driven and experienced Advanced CASAC Clinician to join our Adult Services team, where you'll play a vital role in supporting adults living with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

About the Position:

This position centers around substance use recovery and treatment, offering the opportunity to work within a collaborative care team model. As an Advanced CASAC, you will provide individual counseling, group facilitation, care planning, and recovery support with an emphasis on harm reduction, relapse prevention, and person-centered care. You'll work closely with a team that includes Mental Health Therapists, Targeted Case Managers, Peer Specialists, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialists, as well as psychiatric and MAT providers to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for each client.

This is a powerful opportunity to support clients through the ups and downs of recovery while being nurtured as a professional through clinical supervision, training, and consultation groups specific to SUD treatment, trauma-informed care, and culturally affirming approaches.

Why Work With Us?

Specialized Clinical Focus: Provide substance use counseling in both individual and group formats, focusing on evidence-based approaches to recovery.

• Team-Based Care: Be supported by a robust multidisciplinary team so you can confidently provide counseling while others help coordinate wraparound supports.

• Growth and Support: Participate in supervision and trainings that deepen your skills and support your professional development.

• Full-time position with flexible day and evening hours and a culture that honors wellness-for both clients and staff.

Position Details:

• Flexible schedule within the clinic's operating hours Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm; some evening hours required

• Salary Range: $28.50-$30/hour (based on credentials and experience)

• Location: On-site in Syracuse, NY with remote workdays available

All Full-Time, Advanced CASAC Clinicians are eligible for up to a Sign-On incentive up to $3,000 depending upon credentials!

• Provide individual substance use counseling to adults with SUD or co-occurring diagnoses.

• Facilitate group counseling sessions focused on recovery, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and peer support.

• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and develop collaborative treatment and recovery plans.

• Deliver services using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches.

• Collaborate with internal team members and external providers (e.g., MAT prescribers, case managers, peers) to support recovery goals.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record system.

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training to enhance your clinical skills and support client outcomes.

• Credential Required: CASAC Advanced or CASAC with significant clinical experience

• Experience: Minimum 2 years working with clients with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health needs

• Preferred Skills: Group facilitation, familiarity with recovery models, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and client-centered treatment planning

• Tech Savvy: Ability to navigate EHR systems (e.g., PSYCKES, OASAS CDS, HealthEConnections)

• Other Requirements: Valid NYS Driver's License and reliable transportation (if applicable)

We're looking for someone who:

• Brings passion and presence to the recovery process

• Can hold space for both relapse and resilience

• Is rooted in accountability, compassion, and equity

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 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, Inc. offers trainings and education through our Training Institute certified by New York State OASAS.
  

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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