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Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Mental Health Professional

Req Code: 2024:2541-006

County: Lehigh County, PA

FT/PT: Full Time

Location: 2541-910 EMMAUS St

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Job Description/Essential Functions:

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 joining our team in Allentown, PA.

The Mental Health Professional provides support in a residential setting to individuals experiencing mental health crisis who do not pose an immediate risk to their own or the safety of others. Develops and implements individual program plans, coordinates and arranges the provision of specialized services, and provide counseling including crisis intervention support. The successful candidate responsibilities include the following:

Purpose: *Provides direct clinical services including individual supportive therapy and psychotherapy to participants individually and in groups. *Conducts comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis, physical and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol, education and employment, social development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., living situation, nutrition, money management). *Provides service coordination and support to participants focusing on each person's personal and treatment goals; Assume primary responsibility for developing writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the participant. Provide supportive therapy and symptom management. Advocate for participants' rights and preferences. *Provides on-going assessment of participant's mental illness symptoms and responses to treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior that put [participants at risk (e.g., suicide.) *Acts as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.

Job Qualifications:

Qualifications:

*Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology Rehabilitation Counseling or Education and 3 years of mental health direct care experience or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of mental health direct care experience. *Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team. *Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. *Knowledge of mental health systems and supports. *Good communication skills, both oral and written. *Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, 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 www.hhinc.org/careers. Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic informatio , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.