DA Professional

Horizon House, Inc.; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House is actively seeking a D & A Professional to provide crisis intervention under clinical supervision within the PACT multidisciplinary team. This role involves engaging with adults with complex behavioral health needs and contributing to rehabilitation and support services.

The position focuses on conducting assessments, delivering treatment, educating families, and coordinating care across office and community settings, with emphasis on client-centered goals and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health-Related field and has worked with adults with severe and persistent mental illness or similar human-services needs.
• CAC CADC certification required, with ongoing coursework to qualify for re-certification.
• Knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
• Skills and competence to establish trusting relationships with persons with severe mental illnesses and respect for clients’ rights.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention under clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.
• Carry out rehabilitation and support functions as part of the PACT team.
• Assist in treatment, provide substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families.
• Participate in client-centered comprehensive assessments of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record; assist in individual and group treatment in various settings.
• Assess and adjust treatment plans in response to changes in mental status or risk.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health-Related Field

Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) / CADC required

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Job description

Job Category : Non-Residential Direct Care

Requisition Number : DAPRO001912

• Posted : November 26, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

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 Southeast 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 our vacantD & A Professional. This position is responsible for providing crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.

• Responsible for providing crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.
• This member of the PACT multidisciplinary team has the responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment, provide substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families; and provide crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.
• Participate in the client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and 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 a(e.g., self-care, living situation, nutrition, money- management); and family structure and relationships.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record. Assist in the provision of individual and group treatment in the office and in community settings in a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance abuse, and has client-determined goals of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
• Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ responses to treatment. Make appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior that put clients at risk (e.g., suicidal).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health-Related field and has worked with adults with serve and persistent mental illness or with individuals with similar human-services needs.
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) CADC required, with on-going coursework in drug and alcohol counseling to qualify for re- certification.
• Knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
• Skills and competence to establish supporting trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for clients’ rights and personal preferences in treatment is essential
• Good communication skills.
• 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 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.

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer -

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