Intake/Assessment Counselor

Horizon Health Services • Buffalo, NY

402d • $48,750 - $67,400

About The Position

The Intake/Assessment Counselor at Horizon Health Services is a full-time role focused on providing initial clinical contact with patients seeking mental health and substance use treatment. This position emphasizes a person-centered approach, facilitating assessments, and matching patients with appropriate counselors based on their clinical needs. The counselor will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, receive expert training, and have opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Requirements

• LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) certification or higher.
• CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) certification or higher.
• Master's degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health or substance use counseling.
• Strong engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 to set the stage for the treatment process and increase 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 a clinical coach.
• Develop collaborative relationships with staff throughout the agency company through the 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 as care coordination, psychiatric services, peer supports, financial social work, and crisis management.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Loan assistance
• Quarterly bonuses with an annual earning potential of $9,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree