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Helio Health
Binghamton, New York

Counselor l - days

CounselorIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Counselor l will review of main responsibilities. The Counselor l will work (days) on a full time basis out of Helio Health’s Binghamton Inpatient Detox program.

  • Schedule: Sun-Thurs OR Tues-Sat
  • Pay rate: up to $37 per hour

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time Licensed Counselors/Therapists are eligible for a Sign-On Incentive between $1,500 - $3,000 depending on licensure!

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

  • High School Diploma/GED required AND demonstrated steady progress towards QHP status:
  • QHP status includes active enrolment in CASAC or Associate’s or Bachelor’s level Human Services program.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with CASAC-T preferred.
  • One year counseling/human services experience preferred.
  • Equivalent alternative combination of education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements.
  • Knowledge of addiction/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group process and principles of counseling.
  • Proficiency with basic computer applications.

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 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.

Key Skills

Substance use treatment

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 341 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Binghamton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$194k
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Binghamton, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Helio Health

Mental Health Care
Syracuse, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance including dental and vision
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)
Sign-On Incentive between $1,500 - $3,000 depending on licensure