Mental Health Professional
Company: Horizon House
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
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Mental Health Professional
Req Code:2021:2541-010
County:Lehigh County, PA
FT/PT:Part Time
Location:2541-910 EMMAUS St
Schedule:Saturday & Sunday e/o wkd 7am-3pm
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 Mental
Health Professional. The position has responsibility for provides
support in a residential setting to individuals experiencing mental
health crisis who do not pose an immediate risk to their own or the
safety of others. The position also develops and implements
individual program plans, coordinate and arrange the provision of
specialized services, provide counseling, and crisis intervention
support. Other responsibilities include the following:
* Provides direct clinical services including individual supportive
therapy and psychotherapy to participants individually and in
groups.
* Conducts comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental
status, and diagnosis, physical and dental health; use of drugs or
alcohol, education and employment, social development and
functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., living situation,
nutrition, money management).
* Provides service coordination and support to participants
focusing on each person's personal and treatment goals; Assume
primary responsibility for developing writing, implementing,
evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in
collaboration with the participant. Provide supportive therapy and
symptom management. Advocate for participants' rights and
preferences.
* Provide on-going assessment of participant's mental illness
symptoms and responses to treatment plans to ensure immediate and
appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in
mental status or behavior that put [participants at risk (e.g.,
suicide.)
* Reports needed repairs and follow-up on safety concerns to
supervisor and participate in the routine facility cleaning and
maintenance as assigned.
* Provides direct services to persons with serious mental illnesses
during specified shifts and guidance to participants with chores,
ADL skills, personal finances, cooking, etc.
Job Qualifications:
* Ideal candidates will have Master's degree in Social Work,
Psychology Rehabilitation Counseling or Education and 3 years of
mental health direct care experience or a Bachelor's degree and 5
years of mental health direct care experience.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
* Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting
relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental
illness and respect for client rights and personal preferences in
treatment are essential.
* Knowledge of mental health systems and supports.
* Good communication skills, both oral and written.
* Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
required.
SCOPE:
* Frequent talking and listening.
* Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call
coverage.
* Requires the ability to lift, carry hold, kneel, reach, stack,
stoop and bend, which may include direct intervention with
participants.
* Local travel required, including transporting program
participants.
* May be required to report to work during emergencies, including
inclement weather.
* Must be able to assist in the evacuation of clients during
emergency situations.
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