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Resilience Counselor

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking full-time Resilience Counselor.

The PEACE program is designed to help people in the early stages of psychosis learn how to manage their symptoms and meet their life goals. PEACE provides multidisciplinary evidence-based services to individuals aged 15 to 30, with Medicaid or who are Medicaid eligible and who have been experiencing psychosis for the first time within the last 18 months. With the right tools and support, individuals can learn to feel better, manage personal challenges, connect with peers, and move toward success in all areas of their lives, including work, school, and relationships.

Purpose:

To be the primary clinician to individuals with early episode psychosis
To provide individual CBT, group CBT and family psycho-education, as well as more traditional case management services.
To engage in outreach and recruitment activities

Qualifications

Masters-level licensed Mental Health Professional (Social Work, Professional Counseling, Psychology). License preferred.
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), preferred
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with early psychosis and respect for participant rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
Knowledge of mental health systems and supports.
Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance users.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

Frequent talking and listening.
Mobile community and in-office work required
Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Must be available for local travel.
May require crisis intervention in emergency situations an availability after hours by phone for clinical needs.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer #zrat