DA Professional

Horizon House Careers•Swarthmore, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon House is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance abuse. With over 100 locations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strengths and choices. We are seeking qualified candidates interested in our vacant D & A Professional. This position is responsible for providing crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees. This member of the PACT multidisciplinary team has the responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment, provide substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families; and provide crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees. Participate in the client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living a(e.g., self-care, living situation, nutrition, money- management); and family structure and relationships. Document client progress to maintain a permanent record. Assist in the provision of individual and group treatment in the office and in community settings in a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance abuse, and has client-determined goals of client activity according to established methods and procedures. Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ responses to treatment. Make appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior that put clients at risk (e.g., suicidal).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health-Related field.
Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness or with individuals with similar human-services needs.
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) or CADC required.
On-going coursework in drug and alcohol counseling to qualify for re-certification.
Knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Skills and competence to establish supporting trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
Respect for clients’ rights and personal preferences in treatment.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.
Carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment.
Provide substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families.
Participate in client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, diagnosis, physical and dental health, drug/alcohol use, education/employment, social development/functioning, activities of daily living, and family structure/relationships.
Document client progress to maintain a permanent record.
Assist in the provision of individual and group treatment in office and community settings using a stage-based treatment model.
Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and treatment responses.
Make appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions for at-risk clients.