Clinical Counselor (Bilingual-Spanish Preferred)
Clinical Counselor (Bilingual-Spanish Preferred)
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Job Description
Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference Then youve come to the right place!
Apply to be a Clinical Counselor today!
What will your day look like
At Horizon youll enjoy a supportive teambased work environment. Have a question Theres always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience thatll ensure your success in your new role.
As a Clinical Counselor at Horizon you will
- Complete 4hour SBIRT training course.
- Work as part of the school counseling team.
- Become familiar with use of CRAFFT 2.1N PHQA and PHQ9.
- 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 (clinicianadministered 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 students preference and enlist support from language interpretation services to communicate effectively with students and families when needed.
- Work closely with families 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 in Schools Toolkit to distribute to adolescents and young adults.
- Initiate Referral to Treatment in allotted timeframe if screening results and Brief Intervention outcomes warrant it.
- Work with Project Director to perform referrals and ensure linkage within appropriate timeframe.
- Work with Project Director to ensure followup 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 5year program.
- Utilize EBP techniques with full fidelity to models.
- Collaborate with all members of SBIRT multidisciplinary team as well as other providers to ensure a full continuum of care for all SAFER
- Attend all SBIRT meetings.
- Participate in all repeat trainings necessary through course of program.
Why choose Horizon to build your career
At Horizon we dont just offer a workplacewe 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 Americas 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!
What we offer that youll love
- Company Culture: At Horizon we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
Horizon offers clinicians a Behavioral Health AIpowered platform to assist with note documentation requirements. This assist with reducing administrative burden and enhancing quality documentation/clinical outcomes.
- 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 department 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 were more than coworkers were 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 were here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profitsharing programs to make sure youre set for the future.
- Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members student loans every month. One year after joining youll 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 cant wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what youll need for the job:
- CASACT (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) Certification or higher plus a bachelors degree.
OR
- Completed Masters degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish & English required to be considered for pay differential.
Location
This position will be located at 699 Hertel Ave Buffalo NY.
Hours
This is a fulltime position from Monday Friday.
Compensation
Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $23.43 $26.44. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
*Please note: This is a grantfunded position.
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
Horizon DEIB Statement:
Horizon commits to being an antiracist diverse equitable and inclusive organization. Through selfreflection 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
