Mental Health Specialist (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Full-time Mental Health Specialist to work in our Lehigh County location. We are seeking a dedicated professional to fill the following Full-time Mental Health Specialist opening with our Assertive Community Treatment team in Allentown. This member of a multidisciplinary team is responsible for carrying out rehabilitation and support functions for adults, assisting with treatment, education, support, and consultation for families, and providing crisis intervention.

Other Responsibilities, but not all-inclusive:

• Provide service coordination (case management) for assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the ITT; provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management; ensure immediate changes; are made in treatment plans as clients’ need change, educate and support clients’ families; and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g. onset, course an 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 (e.g., care-care, living situation, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field and 1-2 years of direct care experience in the MH field.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
• Knowledge of mental health systems and supports.
• Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Scope:
• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, hold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with residents.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a tax-sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. To be considered an applicant for this position, please complete the pre-employment application by going to

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer#zrtm