Perinatal Counselor

Horizon Health Services•Buffalo, NY

4d•$49,712 - $58,552•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health Services is seeking a passionate Perinatal Counselor to join their team. This role focuses on improving perinatal mental health and supporting women and birthing individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges during pregnancy and postpartum. The company is recognized as a Best Place to Work in New York State and offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Completed Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York
Certification as a PMH-C or at least 2 years of experience working in the maternal mental health/perinatal field

Responsibilities

Maintain a primary caseload consisting of pregnant and postpartum patients, women and families struggling with loss or fertility challenges, as well as providing therapy to additional populations as needed
Facilitate groups and individual therapy for our Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program
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 hope to 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, DBT, and MI 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 psychiatrists, care coordinators and family members to increase patient support network.
Facilitating group therapy as part of our perinatal intensive outpatient program