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Behavior Health Specialist - Swarthmore, United States - Horizon House
Description
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).Returning Applicant?
Behavior Health Specialist
Req Code: 2024:
County:
Delaware County, PA
FT/PT:
Full Time
Location: 2365-Path: Housing First
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Job Description/Essential Functions:
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 North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.
We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Behavior Health Specialist. The position has responsibility for conducting the initial client intake and assessment for individuals referred for treatment. To provide outreach and case management services to stabilize homeless clients with serious mental illness and substance dependence.The Behavior Health Specialist has the responsibility to promote self-sufficiency and independent living for client caseload and to transfer clients to other forms of care as needed.
Other responsibilities include the following:
Participate with client development and refinement of individual service plans incorporating client strengths in determining residential, social, educational, vocational and self-care objectives; provide guidance and review accessibility of services; update and amend plan as needed; ensure client input in determining needs and goals.
Work closely and establish ongoing dialogue with other agencies, treatment facilities and advocacy or support groups with whom placements have been secured.
Participate in the resolution of crisis situations; assist in with identifying key individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during crisis situations.
Serve as an advocate and encourage clients to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitation process. Provide direct support through effective communications with program staff, clients and other providers.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field, at least 3 years' experience in Mental Health or any other combination that minimally meets regulatory compliance.
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
Knowledge of mental health systems and supports. Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers. Good communication skills, both oral and written.Detail oriented.
Substance abuse experience desirable.
Excellent assessment skills with a least 1-year case management and counseling experience preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
Scope:
Horizon House offers competitive compensations and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.
To be considered an applicant for this position please complete the pre- employment application by going to Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer.In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.
