Counselor

Horizon Health Services • Town of Cambria, NY

4d • $49,712 - $58,552 • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health Services is hiring a Counselor to provide outpatient mental health or addiction services. The role includes an onboarding program with mentorship from experienced counselors, individualized training, and collaboration with coworkers. The Counselor works with patients from diverse backgrounds and uses evidence-based clinical approaches to support change and improve quality of life. The role is located at 6321 Inducon Dr E, Sanborn, New York. The schedule is coordinated with a supervisor to meet clinic, patient, and employee needs; availability for at least two evenings per week is required. The stated pay range is $49,712–$58,552, with starting pay potentially affected by experience and education. The position also offers bonus potential based on service volume and cash-equivalent opt-out benefits.

Requirements

• CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) certification or higher, plus a bachelor’s degree; or a completed master’s degree in a program that grants licensure in New York State.
• Availability to work at least two evenings per week.

Responsibilities

• Attend training through the learning management system.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans identifying patient needs and strengths.
• Build therapeutic relationships and develop rapport and hope with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with a supervisor and team meetings, including case presentations.
• Use evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and MI to support patient change and improved quality of life.
• Help patients problem-solve practical obstacles to support whole-body wellness.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, care coordinators, and family members to increase patient support.
• Coordinate a personalized schedule with a supervisor to meet clinic and patient needs.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of expenses for licensure, certification, and renewal.
• Career growth opportunities, including flexibility to work in mental health and addiction services.
• Monthly student loan assistance; the posting states that after one year, employees will have paid off an extra $600.
• Quarterly bonuses, with annual earning potential stated as up to $8,000 in one section and a maximum potential of $9,000 in the compensation section.
• 10% tuition discount through Capella University for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free clinical and nonclinical trainings through Horizon University.
• Behavioral Health AI-powered platform to assist with clinical note documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level