Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate hoping to begin your counseling career in the Mental Health or Addictions field? Perhaps you’re a seasoned professional seeking an organization where you can advance your career. Either way, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply to join us as an Associate Counselor today!

“Horizon is truly a best company to work for. Our person-centered approach allows me to be flexible with my patients, resulting in strong professional bonds that work to foster dynamic change!”

-Rachel S., LMSW, Senior Counselor II

What will your day look like?

We don’t just throw you in and hope for the best! 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!

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities you will have include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient pre-screening assessments and developing treatment plans that identify patients’ needs and strengths
• Participating in weekly one-on-ones with your manager, as well as team meetings, to discuss case presentations
• Coordinating and collaborating with other service providers and family members
• Attending trainings via our new state-of-the-art learning management system where you will gain the necessary knowledge to be a successful counselor

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!

What we offer that you will love:

• Evidence-based clinical programming designed by leaders in the behavioral health field
• 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
• Opportunity for telehealth remote work based upon training, experience, and credentialing with Horizon
• 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. 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!
• PTO & Holidays: We believe self-care is essential. Combined with holidays, you’ll earn up to 27.5 paid days in your first year. By your 3rd anniversary, that's up to 37.5 paid days off!
• Comprehensive, cost-effective health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits options
• And more!

What has prepared you for this opportunity?

Besides all of the all-nighters and cramming for exams…

• CASAC or CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) 

Locations:

Conveniently located on Elm Street in downtown Buffalo, Terrace House is a 68-bed facility offering stabilization and medically-supervised detox treatment. We provide twenty-four hour care to adult men and women who need support, counseling, observation, nursing and medical care to achieve initial stabilization from drug and/or alcohol withdrawal.

Position Hours:

This position is full-time, Sunday-Thursday with two evening shifts required.