Employment Professional (Full-Time)

Horizon House, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. seeks a full-time employment professional for the Behavioral Health Services Division in Allentown, PA. The ACT multidisciplinary team coordinates employment assessments and planning and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services with supervision from the ACT Director.

The role emphasizes case management, treatment planning, family education, and client advocacy within a dynamic, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience with persons with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients.
• Develop, write, implement, evaluate, and revise overall treatment goals with the team.
• Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights.

Skills

Commitment to client rights

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Category: Non-Residential Direct Care

Requisition Number: EMPLO002442

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Allentown, PA 18104, USA

Description

We are currently seeking a full-time employment professional for our Behavioral Health Services Division. This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team coordinates employment assessments and planning with other team members and serves as a clinical team member, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Receives clinical and general supervision from the ACT Director.

Other Responsibilities not all-inclusive

• Provide service coordination (case management for an 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.
• Educate and support clients’ families, and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field. Employment rehabilitation experience required if the degree is not in Rehabilitation Counseling. Experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to work in market jobs and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preference in treatment are essential.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Scope

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with clients.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May require crisis intervention in emergencies.
• Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.
• Local travel required, including transporting program participants.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental, 9 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 www.hhinc.org/careers.
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer #zrtm

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