Mental Health Specialist

Horizon House Careers • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

In the delivery of treatment and support services, the Mental Health Specialist provides clinical supervision in assessment and treatment planning, and provides support and back-up to the Team Leader. To provide service coordination (case management for an assigned group of participants) including the coordination and monitoring of the activities of the individual treatment team. Services include home-based visitations and other services within the Philadelphia community. Approximately 75% of work is performed in the community. To provide individual supportive therapy (e.g., problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support), social skill development, and assertiveness training to increase participants’ social and interpersonal activities in community settings. To provide services in compliance with contract and Agency regulations.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field and Post-secondary school education and training is required, including internships and other supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form with every level of the behavioral health system and maintain effective professional relationships with associates in the Agency/community at large.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for participant rights and personal preference in treatment are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of focused team.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain daily productivity standards.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must carry a mobile phone during scheduled working hours and scheduled on-call services.
• As essential personnel, may be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
• Requires crisis intervention and availability to respond in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Fee-for-service and electronic health record experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision in assessment and treatment planning.
• Provides support and back-up to the Team Leader.
• Provides service coordination (case management for an assigned group of participants).
• Coordinates and monitors the activities of the individual treatment team.
• Provides home-based visitations and other services within the Philadelphia community.
• Provides individual supportive therapy (e.g., problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support).
• Provides social skill development.
• Provides assertiveness training to increase participants’ social and interpersonal activities in community settings.
• Provides services in compliance with contract and Agency regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level