School-Based Counselor

Horizon Health Services • Town of Amherst, NY

3d • $49,712 - $58,552 • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health Services is seeking a School-Based Counselor to provide mental health counseling within a school setting. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their counseling career in an innovative company that has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in New York State for 18 consecutive years. The position offers scheduling flexibility, student loan assistance, generous paid time off, and quarterly bonus potential. Horizon emphasizes a person-centered approach, fostering strong professional bonds and dynamic change.

Requirements

• Completed Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York required.
• One of the following licensures or permits required: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LCAT.
• Ability to and be willing to travel to different schools as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with the children/adolescent population preferred.
• Play therapy training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Student loan assistance
• Quarterly bonuses
• 10% discount on tuition through a partnership with Capella University for employees and their families
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursement of expenses for licensure, certification, and renewal
• Career growth opportunities, including the flexibility to work in both mental health and addiction services

What This Job Offers

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