Behavior Health Clinician

Horizon House Careers•East Norriton, PA

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician works in the Behavioral Health Services Division, providing support, education, counseling, and guidance to clients in recovery. The clinician develops and reinforces mechanisms and resources that support a substance-free lifestyle and helps ensure a safe, secure, and pleasant environment in compliance with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The role implements Horizon House’s mission, values, and beliefs, monitors and tracks assigned caseload progress, and provides outpatient counseling services. The clinician provides individual, group, and/or family therapy according to each client’s recovery plan. The role also maintains required clinical documentation, supports client participation in recovery planning, adapts plans to special needs or service-delivery gaps, and coordinates with treatment and rehabilitation team members and family as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field from an accredited college or university; alternatively, a registered nurse with a certificate in mental health nursing from the American Nurses Association.
Knowledge of a variety of mental health evidence-based interventions.
Knowledge of multiple support systems for mental health and substance abuse clients.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent documentation skills.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
If not fully certified as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), must complete full certification within five years of hire and submit annual personnel-file updates documenting progress toward full accreditation.

Nice To Haves

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support, education, counseling, and guidance to clients in recovery.
Develop and reinforce mechanisms and resources that support a substance-free lifestyle.
Ensure a safe, secure, and pleasant environment in compliance with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Implement Horizon House’s mission, values, and beliefs in all aspects of the job.
Monitor and track the progress of an assigned caseload.
Provide individual and group outpatient counseling services to assigned clients.
Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy according to each individual's recovery plan.
Complete and maintain chart documentation—including progress notes, recovery plans, and clinical reviews—in compliance with insurance, licensing, and Medicaid Certification standards and within established timeframes.
Ensure each client contributes to developing an up-to-date recovery plan and modify plans to address special needs and/or service-delivery gaps.
Maintain ongoing communication with rehabilitation and treatment team members, including care managers, vocational and educational staff, consultants, medical professionals, and family members as needed.
Schedule planning and linking conferences as needed to provide continuous support.
Assist in evacuating clients during emergencies.