Horizon Health Services·Buffalo, New York
Provide psychiatric rehabilitation services through outreach, coaching, and coordination to help patients overcome barriers and achieve healthy lifestyle goals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and connect patients to community resources to support treatment adherence.
Are you seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career in the Mental Health and Addictions field? Do you have a passion for helping people in our community?
Apply to be a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist today!
What will your day look like?
At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.
As a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist at Horizon, you will….
Provide ongoing rehabilitation support through outreach calls, telehealth services, and face-to-face interactions, helping individuals identify barriers to recovery, strengthen existing supports, and develop practical skills that promote independence and community integration.
Assist individuals in achieving treatment, wellness, and recovery goals through skill-building interventions, encouraging engagement in behavioral health services, healthy lifestyle practices, self-advocacy, and other activities that support long-term success and overall well-being.
Serve as a key member of the Open Access team, engaging individuals at the point of entry into services, conducting initial needs assessments, and helping ensure timely connection to appropriate clinical, rehabilitation, and community-based supports.
Assist individuals in identifying and achieving educational goals, including exploring educational opportunities, facilitating referrals to training programs, colleges, GED services, and other learning resources, while providing ongoing encouragement and follow-up support.
Support individuals in exploring and achieving vocational and employment goals, providing guidance with career planning, resume development, interview preparation, and job readiness skills while connecting them to vocational rehabilitation services, workforce development programs, and meaningful employment opportunities within the community.
Coordinate community linkages and monitor progress, maintaining regular follow-up with individuals and service providers to ensure successful engagement with educational, vocational, and supportive services and to address barriers as they arise.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment team meetings, collaborating with providers, care managers, and community partners to develop person-centered plans that support recovery, independence, and overall well-being.
Why choose Horizon to build your career?
At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 17 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!
that you’ll love…
Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.
Paid time off and paid holidays!
What makes you a great candidate?
We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:
Bachelors degree and 6 months of relevant experience required.
Relevant experience includes previous work in a behavioral health setting in a patient facing role
OR
Associates degree and 1 year of relevant experience required.
Relevant experience includes previous work in a behavioral health setting in a patient facing role
OR
High School Diploma/equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience required.
Relevant experience includes previous work in a behavioral health setting in a patient facing role
Individuals with lived experience preferred.
Requires a valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel locally on a regular basis.
Experience working within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and willingness to learn new software applications preferred.
Familiarity with reporting and entry level data analytics.
This position is specifically for our clinic located at 3020 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY, frequent local travel is required.
Monday through Friday day shifts, some flexibility to work evenings as needed.
Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $20.00-$24.00. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
Stationary posture with frequent standing/sitting alternation.
Mobility between nearby worksites and within facilities.
Mobility required involving repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
Handling light duties, moving objects up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
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.
Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency proving in person services throughout our community.
This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.
Requires a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate degree with 1 year, or a bachelor's degree with 6 months of relevant behavioral health experience. A valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation are mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
