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School-Based Counselor at Horizon Health Services

School-Based Counselor

Horizon Health Services · NY

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School-Based Counselor

Horizon Health Services · NY

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About the Role

Horizon Health Services is seeking a dedicated professional to provide mental health counseling within a school setting. This role offers an opportunity to advance your career within an innovative company recognized as a Best Place to Work in New York State for 18 consecutive years. Enjoy scheduling flexibility, student loan assistance, generous paid time off, and quarterly bonus potential.

Responsibilities

  • Attend trainings via a state-of-the-art learning management system.
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Build effective therapeutic relationships and instill hope for patients.
  • Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisors and team meetings.
  • Utilize evidenced based practices such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, MI, and Play Therapy.
  • Problem solve with patients around practical obstacles to increase whole body wellness.
  • Collaborate with school personnel, family members, and psychiatric providers.
  • Work with elementary-aged students.

Requirements

  • Completed Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York.
  • Hold one of the following licensures or permits: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or LCAT.
  • Experience working with the children/adolescent population is preferred.
  • Play therapy training is preferred.
  • Ability to and willingness to travel to different schools as needed.
  • Comfort with elementary aged students.
  • Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting.
  • Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
  • Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds.

Skills

  • CBT
  • TF-CBT
  • DBT
  • MI
  • Play Therapy

Location

  • Western New York
  • Erie County
  • Niagara County
  • Genesee County

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Entry Level
  • Mid Level

Education Level

  • Master's Degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $49,712 - $58,552
  • Quarterly bonuses with an annual earning potential of eight thousand dollars
  • Annual max potential bonus of $9,000

Benefits

  • Direct mentorship with experienced counselors
  • Individualized training
  • Evidence-based clinical programming
  • Behavioral Health AI-powered platform for note documentation
  • Hundreds of clinical and nonclinical trainings available at Horizon University
  • Reimbursement of expenses for licensure, certification, and renewal
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexibility to work in both mental health and addiction services
  • Student loan assistance
  • 10% tuition discount through partnership with Capella University for employees and their families
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Scheduling flexibility

About the Company

  • Horizon Health Services is an innovative company voted a Best Place to Work in New York State for the last 18 years.
  • Horizon has a unique corporate culture of caring and respect, while also being progressive and highly spirited.
  • Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values.
  • Horizon upholds principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.
  • Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations.

Equal Opportunity

  • Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.