Mental Health Specialist

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania’s oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and Northeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population, focusing on individual strengths and choice.

Purpose:
• In the delivery of treatment and support services, the Mental Health Specialist provides clinical supervision in assessment and treatment planning, and provides support and back-up to the Team Leader.
• To provide service coordination (case management for an assigned group of participants) including the coordination and monitoring of the activities of the individual treatment team. Services include home-based visitations and other services within the Philadelphia community. Approximately 75% of work is performed in the community.
• To provide individual supportive therapy (e.g., problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support), social skill development, and assertiveness training to increase participants’ social and interpersonal activities in community settings.
• To provide services in compliance with contract and Agency regulations.
Supervision Received:
• Receives direct supervision from the Team Leader.
Supervision Exercised:
• May provide supervision to other team members.
Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field and Post-secondary school education and training is required, including internships and other supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form with every level of the behavioral health system and maintain effective professional relationships with associates in the Agency/community at large.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for participant rights and personal preference in treatment are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of focused team.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain daily productivity standards.
• Fee-for-service and electronic health record experience strongly preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Scope:
• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift 25 pounds, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Must be available for local travel and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must carry a mobile phone during scheduled working hours and scheduled on-call services.
• As essential personnel, may be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
• Requires crisis intervention and availability to respond in emergency situations.

Qualifications Education Required

Masters or better in Social Services or related field.

Licenses & Certifications Required

Driver's license

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer