Intake/Assessment Counselor

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate hoping to begin your counseling career in the Mental Health or Substance Use 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?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, a role at Horizon Health Services might be the perfect fit for you!

“Horizon is truly a best company to work for. Our person-centered approach allows me to be flexible with my patients, resulting in strong professional bonds that work to foster dynamic change!”

• Rachel S., LMSW, Senior Counselor II

What Will Your Day Look Like?

Our highly regarded onboarding program will offer you direct mentorship with experienced counselors, individualized training, and a team of coworkers who want to ensure your success here at Horizon! We are all about collaboration. We want to hear your thoughts, work with you as a team, and help you build confidence!

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities you will have include:

• Be the first clinical contact with patients as they begin their path to wellness and recovery
• Participate in short-term, person-centered assessment work focused on case conceptualization and matching patients with counselors based on clinical needs and desires
• Utilize engagement skills with patients, family members, and other supports; setting the stage for the treatment process and increasing positive treatment outcomes
• Receive expert training through Horizon University on evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as ongoing learning opportunities with CEUs throughout your career
• Work with a multidisciplinary team where you will have ongoing coaching and clinical support
• Build mentoring and leadership skills through participation in group supervisions, case conferences, and 1:1 feedback and work with clinical coach.
• Develop collaborative relationships with staff throughout the agency company through transition of care process as you make clinical recommendations based on patient diagnosis and treatment goals.
• Function as a therapist in a large system of additional resources such care coordination, psychiatric services, peer supports, financial social work, and crisis management.

Why choose Horizon to build your counseling career?

As a counselor, we want you to feel challenged, supported, and fulfilled in your work! The work we do is not easy, but it is rewarding. We pride ourselves on our unique corporate culture of caring and respect, while also being progressive and highly spirited!

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.

• 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 has prepared you for this opportunity?

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

Location

Our beautiful and welcoming clinics are located throughout Western New York, with locations in Erie, Niagara and Genesee counties. This position is specifically for our 699 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY clinic!

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

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. 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.

Physical Demands Associated with This Position Include

• Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting
• Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Horizon DEIB Statement

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimer

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency proving in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.