Licensed Mental Health Professional

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.

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 assists 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!

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

• Licensure: Must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as one of the following:
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Experience: Minimum of one year of professional work experience or internship experience in mental health, criminal justice, substance use, or related human services required.
• Strong knowledge of local behavioral health and criminal justice systems preferred.
• Background in case management and care coordination is a plus.

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

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

• 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 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.

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.