Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

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 17 years?

Is it important to you to have scheduling flexibility, student loan assistance, and generous paid time off?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, a role at Horizon Health Services might be the perfect fit for you!

Apply to be a Licensed Mental Health Professional 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 Licensed Mental Health Professional at Horizon, you will…

• Attend trainings via our new state-of-the-art learning management system where you will gain the necessary knowledge to be a successful counselor
• Conduct clinical intake screenings to assess behavioral health needs and determine appropriate referrals at various courts in the 8th district.
• Provide clinical recommendations and connect individuals to mental health and substance use treatment services, including SPOA, FACT, and SOS teams.
• Follow up with patients and providers to ensure engagement and address barriers to treatment.
• Maintain a comprehensive guide of local behavioral health and social service resources.
• Facilitate communication between providers, courts, and state agencies.
• Educate participants on court processes and terminology.
• Assist with access to basic needs such as shelter, food, and social services benefits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and enter data into the OMH Diversion Center Navigator system.
• Coordinate with OMH to address system challenges and develop innovative solutions.

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 :

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 :

Hours :

Full-time, Monday – Friday from 9 : 00am – 5 : 00pm. Schedule may vary depending on court appearances.

Location :

Regular travel between various court locations and Horizon facilities, with a designated home base at 77 Broadway St, Buffalo NY 14203.

Compensation :

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $52,883-$65,000. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include :

Horizon DEIB Statement :

Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.

Disclaimers :

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing 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.