Counselor

About the role

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate with internship/clinical experience hoping to begin your counseling career in the Mental Health or Addictions field? Perhaps you’re a seasoned professional seeking an organization where you can advance your career? Are you interested in working for an innovative company who has been voted a Best Place to Work in New York State for the last 18 years? Is it important to you to have scheduling flexibility, student loan assistance, generous paid time off, and quarterly bonus potential?

Responsibilities

• Attending trainings via our new state-of-the-art learning management system where you will gain the necessary knowledge to be a successful counselor
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing treatment plans that identify patient needs and strengths
• Building effective therapeutic relationships as you develop rapport and hope to patients of diverse backgrounds
• Participating in weekly one-on-ones with your supervisor, as well as team meetings, to discuss case presentations
• Utilizing evidenced based practices such as CBT, DBT, and MI to help serve as a catalyst for change and improved quality of patients’ lives
• Creatively problem solving with patients around practical obstacles, in effort to increase whole body wellness
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, care coordinators and family members to increase patient support network

Qualifications

• In addition to all of the all-nighters and cramming for exams… CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) Certification or higher plus a Bachelor’s Degree OR Completed Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York

Benefits

• State-of-the-art onboarding program, complete with your own clinical attending
• Hundreds of clinical and nonclinical trainings available at our own Horizon University, 100% free!
• Reimbursement of expenses for licensure, certification, and renewal
• Career growth opportunities, including the flexibility to work in both mental health and addiction services
• Student loan assistance. This program helps pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining you will have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• Quarterly bonuses with an annual earning potential of eight thousand dollars!
• Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.
• Paid time off and paid holidays!

What we offer that you will love

• Evidence-based clinical programming designed by leaders in the behavioral health field
• Horizon offers clinicians a Behavioral Health AI-powered platform to assist with note documentation requirements. This assist with reducing administrative burden and enhancing quality documentation/clinical outcomes.
• One year after joining you will have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• Quarterly bonuses with an annual max potential of $9,000, based on volume of service visits provided and cash equivalent opt out benefits.
• Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
• Physical demands associated with this position include: Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sittingMobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movementsHandling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Why choose Horizon to build your counseling career?

We don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 18 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

Location and Hours

This opening is located at 200 Sterling Dr, Orchard Park NY. Position Hours: You’ll coordinate a personalized schedule with your supervisor that will meet both the clinic and patients’ needs as well as yours. Our outpatient clinics offer expanded hours Monday – Thursday so we’ll ask you to be available at least 2 evenings per week, but don’t worry about jeopardizing your work-life balance… we can help you create a schedule that works for you, as many locations close earlier on Fridays!

Compensation

The range of pay for this position is $50,706 - $58,552. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. This position includes a bonus earning opportunity, with an annual max potential of $9,000, based on volume of service visits provided and cash equivalent opt out benefits. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.