Horizon Health Services·Buffalo, New York
The counselor will serve as the primary clinical contact for patients, conducting person-centered assessments and matching individuals with appropriate treatment services. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing clinical support, participate in case conferences, and utilize evidence-based practices to foster positive treatment outcomes.
Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate hoping to begin your counseling career in the Mental Health or Substance Use field? Perhaps you’re a seasoned professional seeking an organization where you can advance your career?
Are you interested in working for an innovative company who has been voted a Best Place to Work in New York State for the last 18 years?
Is it important to you to have scheduling flexibility, student loan assistance, generous paid time off, and quarterly bonus potential?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, a role at Horizon Health Services might be the perfect fit for you!
What will your day look like?
Our highly regarded onboarding program will offer you direct mentorship with experienced counselors, individualized training, and a team of coworkers who want to ensure your success here at Horizon! We are all about collaboration. We want to hear your thoughts, work with you as a team, and help you build confidence!
Why choose Horizon to build your counseling career?
As a counselor, we want you to feel challenged, supported, and fulfilled in your work! The work we do is not easy, but it is rewarding. We pride ourselves on our unique corporate culture of caring and respect, while also being progressive and highly spirited!
Evidence-based clinical programming designed by leaders in the behavioral health field
Horizon offers clinicians a Behavioral Health AI-powered platform to assist with note documentation requirements. This assist with reducing administrative burden and enhancing quality documentation/clinical outcomes.
State-of-the-art onboarding program, complete with your own clinical attending
Hundreds of clinical and nonclinical trainings available at our own Horizon University, 100% free!
Reimbursement of expenses for licensure, certification, and renewal
Career growth opportunities, including the flexibility to work in both mental health and addiction services
Student loan assistance. This program helps pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining you will have been able to pay off an extra $600!
Quarterly bonuses with an annual earning potential of eight thousand dollars!
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 has prepared you for this opportunity?
Our beautiful and welcoming clinics are located throughout Western New York, with locations in Erie, Niagara and Genesee counties. This position is specifically for our 3020 Bailey Ave, Buffalo NY clinic!
You’ll coordinate a personalized schedule with your supervisor that will meet both the clinic and patients’ needs as well as yours. Our outpatient clinics offer expanded hours Monday – Thursday so we’ll ask you to be available at least 2 evenings per week, but don’t worry about jeopardizing your work-life balance… we can help you create a schedule that works for you, as many locations close earlier on Fridays!
Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive.
The range of pay for this position is $50,706 - $58,552.
Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education.
This position includes a bonus earning opportunity, with an annual max potential of $9,000, based on volume of service visits provided and cash equivalent opt out benefits.
Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree along with a CASAC-T certification or higher, or possess a completed Master's degree in a field eligible for New York state licensure. The role requires availability for at least two evenings per week to meet clinic and patient needs.
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.