Residential Associate Clinician

Horizon House Careers•Georgetown, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Associate Clinician (RAC) will provide coordination and guidance, counseling, and encouragement to participants as they transition from residential services to a more independent environment. The RAC will also implement and document participant’s progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans and ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment which promotes growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, vocational/psychiatric rehabilitation, education or other mental health field from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.
Ability to work independently.
Good communication skills both oral and written.
Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Direct experience in mental health services with emphasis on direct care in a community-based setting.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, bend, kneel, stack, stoop, which includes direct intervention with participants.
Frequent talking and listening.
Ability to climb and descend stairs.
Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Requires crisis intervention in emergency situations.
May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Preferred availability to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on a rotating schedule. During the alternate weeks when not scheduled to work the weekend, assigned two additional weekday shifts to maintain a consistent 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Complete the initial and annual participant assessments and develop the participant’s recovery plan from a person-centered perspective.
Assist with the presentation in case conference for assigned participants.
Responsible for the care and maintenance of case records for all assigned participants.
Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the recovery process.
Provide ongoing assessment of participant’s mental illness symptoms and their responses to recovery to ensure that immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
Participate in staff planning, training and internal/external administrative meetings.