Associate Mental Health Specialist

Horizon House Careers•Claymont, DE

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Mental Health Specialist works as part of Horizon House’s Intensive Case Management (ICM) multidisciplinary team at its Claymont, Delaware location. The role provides rehabilitation and support functions, assists with treatment, delivers substance abuse services, provides education, support, and consultation to families, and offers crisis intervention under clinical supervision. This is a full-time opportunity. New hires must attend on-site orientation and training during their first five workdays, Monday through Friday, at the Philadelphia location; mileage reimbursement is provided. The role includes local travel, transporting program participants, carrying a cell phone, and being available to respond to emergencies. The employee may be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather, and may provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, counseling, or a related human services field.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.
Ability to work independently.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, holding, kneeling, reaching, stacking, stooping, and bending; duties may include direct intervention with participants.
Availability to respond to emergencies and potentially report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
Provide case management for an assigned group of participants, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of each individual’s treatment team.
Take primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the participant and the team.
Provide on-call crisis intervention during nighttime hours.
Provide symptom education to help participants identify symptoms of mental illness.
Coordinate with state vocational rehabilitation and other employment services.
Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, including interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training and skills, such as vocational specialists.
Provide substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation to families.
Travel locally, including transporting program participants.
Carry a cell phone and remain available to respond to emergency situations.