Rapid Response Outreach & Recovery Specialist

Substance Use Philly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

PMHCC, Inc. seeks a Rapid Response Team Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. You will join a fast-paced team delivering short-term outreach to adults without regular case management, to link them with services and entitlements within a 10–15 day window.

You’ll assess functioning, develop recovery-oriented plans, and coordinate linkages while maintaining availability via pager, cell, and on-call schedules. A bachelor’s in Behavioral Health with relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Behavioral Health field with a minimum of two years’ experience in Mental Health and/or Drug and Alcohol field (adult).
• Active participation as a treatment team member, preferably in community-based treatment, with two years’ experience.
• Or a high school diploma with 5 years’ experience in Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol field and certification involving investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid outreach and engagement to individuals referred to the RRT.
• Assess strengths and functioning to develop client-centered recovery-oriented service plans.
• Complete applications and linkages to needed services, benefits, and entitlements.
• Investigate incidents involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or rights violations within the DBHIDS system.
• Maintain current information on DBHIDS resources and access procedures.
• Advocate for access to services and supports for clients.
• Maintain on-call availability and flexible work schedule.
• Accept other related duties as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility across projects

Office procedures

Case management knowledge

Integrity and negotiation

Recovery principles and culturalcompet

Community resources Philadelphia

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health

2+ years in Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol field

High school diploma + 5 years’ experience

Job description

PMHCC, Inc. seeks a Rapid Response Team Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. You will join a fast-paced team delivering short-term outreach to adults without regular case management, to link them with services and entitlements within a 10–15 day window.

You’ll assess functioning, develop recovery-oriented plans, and coordinate linkages while maintaining availability via pager, cell, and on-call schedules. A bachelor’s in Behavioral Health with relevant experience is preferred.