Job Information
Horizon Health Services School-Based Counselor in Getzville, New York
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 16 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
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!
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 required: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LCAT.
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 $48,750 - $67,400. 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 commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)