School-Based Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Are you hoping to begin a counseling career where you can provide mental health counseling and work in a school?

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:

• 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 instill hope for patients of diverse backgrounds
• Participating in weekly one-on-ones with your supervisor, as well as team meetings, to discuss case presentations
• Utilization of evidenced based practices such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, MI, and Play Therapy to help serve as a catalyst for change and improved quality of patients’ lives
• Creatively problem solve with patients around practical obstacles, in effort to increase whole body wellness
• Collaborating with school personnel, family members, and psychiatric providers to increase patient support network.
• Must have comfort with elementary aged students.

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…

• Completed Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York required.
• One of the following licensures or permits required : LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LCAT.
• Experience in working with the children/adolescent population preferred. 
• Play therapy training is preferred.

Location:

We work in schools located throughout Western New York, with locations in Erie, Niagara and Genesee counties. We can’t wait to talk with you more about the possibilities and your preferences! You must have the ability to and be willing to travel to different schools as needed.

Position Hours:

You’ll coordinate a personalized schedule with your supervisor that will meet both the school and patients’ needs as well as yours. Don’t worry about jeopardizing your work-life balance… we can help you create a schedule that works for you!

Compensation:

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $49,712 - $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.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing 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.