Residential Associate Counselor

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page:Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate 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. Either way, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply to join us as an Associate Counselor today!“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 IIWhat will your day look like?We don’t just throw you in and hope for the best! 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:Conducting comprehensive patient pre-screening assessments and developing treatment plans that identify patients’ needs and strengthsParticipating in weekly one-on-ones with your manager, as well as team meetings, to discuss case presentationsCoordinating and collaborating with other service providers and family membersAttending trainings via our new state-of-the-art learning management system where you will gain the necessary knowledge to be a successful counselorWhy 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 fieldState-of-the-art onboarding program, complete with your own clinical attendingHundreds of clinical and nonclinical trainings available at our own Horizon University, 100% free!Reimbursement of expenses for licensure, certification, and renewalCareer growth opportunities, including the flexibility to work in both mental health and addiction servicesOpportunity for telehealth remote work based upon training, experience, and credentialing with HorizonStudent 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!What has prepared you for this opportunity?Besides all of the all-nighters and cramming for exams…Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service, Social Work or related field with a CASAC-T or be CASAC eligibleIn order to be CASAC eligible you must be enrolled in a CASAC-T program and be able to earn your CASAC within three yearsOrBachelor’s Degree in Human Service, Social Work or related field working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field that will allow you to be licensed in the State of New YorkLocations: Conveniently located on Elm Street in downtown Buffalo, Terrace House is a 68-bed facility offering stabilization and medically-supervised detox treatment. We provide twenty-four hour care to adult men and women who need support, counseling, observation, nursing and medical care to achieve initial stabilization from drug and/or alcohol withdrawal. Position Hours:This position is full-time, Sunday-Thursday with two evening shifts required.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.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 position is eligible for the New York State Healthcare Worker Bonus.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 DisabilitiesThe 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)