Perinatal Counselor

Are you passionate about helping to improve maternal mental health and challenges that women face Is your goal to work with pregnant and postpartum patients and families who struggle with mental health and substance use

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 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:

• Maintain a primary caseload consisting of pregnant and postpartum patients women and families struggling with loss or fertility challenges as well as providing therapy to additional populations as needed
• Attending trainings via our new state-of-the-art learning management system where you will gain the necessary knowledge to be a successful counselor
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing treatment plans that identify patient needs and strengths
• Building effective therapeutic relationships as you develop rapport and hope to patients of diverse backgrounds
• Participating in weekly one-on-ones with your supervisor as well as team meetings to discuss case presentations
• Utilization of evidenced based practices such as CBT DBT and MI to help serve as a catalyst for change and improved quality of patients lives
• Creatively problem solve with patients around practical obstacles in effort to increase whole body wellness
• Collaborating with psychiatrists care coordinators and family members to increase patient support network.
• Facilitating group therapy as part of our perinatal intensive outpatient program

Why choose Horizon to build your counseling 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!

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

• Completed Masters degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York

AND

• Certification as a PMH-C or at least 2 years of experience working in the maternal mental health/perinatal field

Location:

This position is for our Hertel Elmwood Clinic located in the City of Buffalo at 699 Hertel Ave Buffalo NY.

Position Hours:

Youll 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 well ask you to be available at least 2 evenings per week but dont 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!

Compensation:

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $49712 - $58552. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. This position includes a bonus earning opportunity with an annual max potential of $9000 based on volume of service visits provided and cash equivalent opt out benefits. 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

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.