Residential Counselor

Are you seeking to begin or continue your counseling career in the addiction field?

Are you interested in working with a close-knit team in a residential setting?

If so, apply to be a Residential Counselor today! 

“The reason I love my position as a counselor at Horizon is the chaos. Coming into work every day and dealing with the fast paced uncertainty of treating people in crisis is continually exciting and every day holds new experiences. This has taught me to think on my feet as a counselor and to be able to adapt and overcome any situation.  The other great thing about working in residential treatment, is being able to see the same patients every day for weeks at a time. Instead of leaving a session and saying, ‘we will come back to this in 2 weeks’, I can leave a session and say to a patient, ‘journal about that tonight and we can talk in the morning.’ ”

-Michael L., Senior Counselor

What will your day look like?

Don’t worry, we will set you up for success! With a state-of-the-art onboarding experience and on-site observations, we know you’ll catch on quickly to what you need to accomplish each day! At Horizon, a Residential Counselor will...

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans that identify patients’ needs and strengths
• Provide individual and group counseling
• Participate in weekly one-on-ones with your manager, as well as team meetings to discuss cases
• Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers and family members
• Maintain patient records consistent with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards
• Perform other duties as defined by the Program Director

Why start a counseling career with Horizon?

As a counselor, we know how much a team environment helps ensure you get the support you want and deserve! Here at  Horizon Village (or Terrace House), you will have coworkers that feel like family as you become part of our amazing residential community. Everywhere you turn there are fellow Horizon Heroes ready to assist you whenever needed.

But wait, there’s more!

• Hundreds of clinical and nonclinical trainings available at our own Horizon University, 100% free!
• Employee appreciation events that allow you to bond with your team during work hours.
• Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help!  Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
• 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!
• Paid time off and paid holidays!
• Comprehensive, cost-effective health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits options
• And more!

What has prepared you for this opportunity?

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

• CASAC or CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor)  

OR

• Master’s degree in a program that will grant licensure in the state of New York

Location:

Conveniently located on Elm Street in downtown Buffalo, Terrace House is a 68-bed facility offering stabilization and medically-supervised detox treatment. We provide twenty-four hour care to adults who need support, counseling, observation, nursing, and medical care to achieve initial stabilization from drug and/or alcohol withdrawal.

Hours:

This position is full-time, Tuesday - Saturday with two evening shifts required.

Compensation:

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $49,842 - $61,120. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. There is also a 15% pay differential for weekend hours worked. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

• Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting
• Mobility required between worksites and within facilities
• Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Residential Counselor Recruitment Bonus Program

Eligible Hires and Payment Structure:

• Full Time Residential Counselor hires will receive $750 after 30 days of continuously working and another $750 after 6 months of continuously working for a total bonus of $1,500. 
• Part Time Residential Counselor hires will receive $375 after 30 days of continuously working and another $375 after 6 months of continuously working for a total bonus of $750.
• Per Diem Residential Counselor hires will receive $200 after 30 days of continuously working and $175 after 6 months of continuously working for a total bonus of $375.

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.

Salary : $49,842 - $61,120