Counselor - SBIRT

Horizon Health Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Quarterly bonuses

Capella University tuition discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Horizon University trainings

Job summary

Horizon Health Services in Buffalo, NY is recruiting for a full-time counseling role within the MH/SUD field. The position offers direct mentorship through a structured onboarding program, collaboration with a school counseling team, and opportunities to advance through Horizon University and licensure support.

The candidate should possess CASAC-T certification or higher with a Bachelor's Degree, with a Master’s degree enabling NY licensure.

Qualifications

• CASAC-T Certification or higher plus a Bachelor’s Degree
• Completed Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York
• Prior experience working in MH/SUD field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete SBIRT training and work with SBIRT partnership school locations
• Implement crisis and lethality clinical protocols including Safety Plans and CSSRS
• Screen adolescents and young adults for SUDs using standard screenings
• Provide brief interventions and referrals to treatment as indicated
• Maintain complete confidentiality of patient information for 5-year program

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree licensure in NY

Job description

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate with internship/clinical experience 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?

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!

“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?

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:

• Complete 4-hour SBIRT training course.
• Work as part of the school counseling team at SBIRT partnership school locations.
• Become familiar with use of CRAFFT 2.1+N, PHQ-A, and PHQ-9.
• Implement crisis and lethality clinical protocols as clinically indicated including Safety Plans and the CSSRS.
• Become familiar with cannabis and nicotine prevention and intervention strategies
• Become familiar with all consent and referral forms to be used with population of focus.
• Obtain parental/legal guardian consent for screenings.
• Screen adolescents and young adults (clinician-administered unless otherwise indicated) for substance use disorders (SUDs) using screenings exactly as they are without modifications.
• Conduct Brief Interventions, per screening results, for adolescents and young adults.
• Provide validated screening tools in the language of the student’s preference and enlist support from language interpretation services to communicate effectively with students and families when needed.
• Work closely with families and SBIRT Family Peer when an adolescent/young adult screens positive for SUDs to ensure a full profile of behavior is carefully documented and reported to all members of the treatment team.
• Utilize tools included in SBIRT psychoeducation package to distribute to adolescents and young adults.
• Initiate Referral to Treatment in allotted timeframe if screening results and Brief Intervention outcomes warrant it and conduct warm “hand off’ whenever possible.
• Work with Project Director to perform referrals and ensure linkage within appropriate timeframe.
• Ensure timely documentation of SBIRT outcomes to referral sources and complete status updates as requested.
• Work with Project Director to ensure follow-up is conducted in regular intervals following referral.
• Document and submit all patient data in appropriate systems and to appropriate members of the SBIRT team for reporting and evaluation use.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all patient information/data throughout 5-year program.
• Utilize EBP techniques with full fidelity to models.
• Collaborate with all members of SBIRT multi-disciplinary team as well as other providers to ensure a full continuum of care for all SAFER
• Attend all SBIRT meetings.
• Assist with clinical and operational implementation of the Tickit Health classroom-based wellness screening tool.
• Participate in community engagement and marketing events as requested.
• Participate in all repeat trainings necessary through course of program.

Why choose Horizon to build your counseling 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 18 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!

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
• 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?

In addition to all of the all-nighters and cramming for exams…

• CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) Certification or higher plus a Bachelor’s Degree

OR

• Completed Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York
• Prior experience working in the MH/SUD field preferred.

Location:

This position is located at 699 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY. You must be willing to travel to schools in WNY as needed.

Position Hours:

This is a full-time position from Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:15pm & Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm.

Compensation:

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $48,750-$55,000. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

• 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
• Travel to other worksites

Horizon DEIB Statement:

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.

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.

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