Case Manager

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking staff to provide engagement and case management support within the Philadelphia community. You will conduct home-based visits and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to move participants toward long-term housing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of mental health direct care experience, with strong communication and crisis intervention skills. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Sociology or related field.
• 2 years of mental health direct care experience
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the behavioral health system
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Fee-for-service and electronic health record experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide engagement and case management support, including home-based visits in the Philadelphia community.
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized services toward housing stability.
• Ensure services comply with contract and agency regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Counseling Psychology

Bachelors in Criminal Justice

Bachelors in Psychology

Bachelors in Social Work

Bachelors in Sociology

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

Job description

• To provide engagement and case management support, including home-based visitations and other services within the Philadelphia community.
• Interact with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that participants receive the individualized services designed to help them move towards long-term housing.
• To provide services in compliance with contract and Agency regulations.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling or education; or a high school diploma plus a minimum of 12 college credit hours in sociology, social welfare psychology, gerontology; or other social science plus (2 years of mental health direct care experience; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• 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 a focused team.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain daily productivity standards.
• Fee-for-service and electronic health record experience strongly preferred.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift 25 pounds, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Approximately 85% of work is in the community. (may be required)
• Must carry a mobile phone during scheduled working hours and scheduled on-call services.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
• Requires crisis intervention and availability to respond in emergencies.
  

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field.

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Bachelors or better in Sociology or related field.

Experience

2 years of mental health direct care experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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