Resilience Counselor

Horizon House Careers • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Resilience Counselor serves as the primary clinician for individuals in the PEACE program who are experiencing early-episode psychosis. The PEACE program provides multidisciplinary, evidence-based services to people aged 15 to 30 who have Medicaid or are Medicaid eligible and have experienced psychosis for the first time within the past 18 months. The program helps participants manage symptoms, address personal challenges, connect with peers, and pursue goals related to work, school, relationships, and other areas of life.

The counselor provides individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family psychoeducation, and traditional case management services. The role also participates in outreach and recruitment. The counselor receives direct supervision from the PEACE Program Coordinator; no supervisory duties are listed. The position involves local travel and may include crisis intervention and after-hours phone availability for clinical needs.

Requirements

• Master's-level licensed mental health professional in social work, professional counseling, or psychology; a license is required.
• Ability to establish supportive, trusting relationships with people experiencing early psychosis and respect for participant rights and personal treatment preferences.
• Knowledge of mental health systems and supports.
• Some knowledge of support systems for people who use substances.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to talk and listen frequently.
• Ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stoop, and bend, potentially during direct intervention with clients.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Availability for local travel.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinician to individuals with early-episode psychosis.
• Provide individual CBT, group CBT, and family psychoeducation.
• Provide traditional case management services.
• Participate in outreach and recruitment activities.
• May provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• May be available after hours by phone for clinical needs.
• Travel locally as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time