Rehabilitation Counselor (Full-Time)

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor to join our Behavioral Health Services Division.

The role focuses on supporting individuals with mental health and personality disorders who are involved with the criminal justice system, providing education, guidance, and skill-building. The successful candidate will document progress in the electronic health record, work both independently and as part of a team, and participate in crisis intervention when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field with 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent with diploma/credits and years.
• Experience with individuals with mental health or behavioral health disorders, or in a forensic setting.
• Strong communication, counseling, writing, and computer skills for EHR documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, education, and guidance to individuals with mental health and personality disorders involved with the criminal justice system.
• Assist with participant activities, skill building, and goal achievement.
• Engage in local community interactions.
• Implement Horizon House's mission, values, and beliefs in all aspects of the job.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Writing skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Associates degree / 60 credits in human services

High School Diploma / GED with 5 years related experience

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR) documentation

Job description

We are seeking a (Full-Time) Rehabilitation Counselor to join our Behavioral Health Services Division. To provide support, education, and guidance to individuals who have been identified as having a mental health and personality disorder and are involved with the criminal justice system. Assist with participant activities, skill building, goal achievement, and local community interaction. Implement Horizon House's mission, values, and beliefs in all aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Social Services, Healthcare or related field with least 1 year of experience working directly with individuals with mental health and/or other behavioral health disorders or in a forensic setting; or Associates Degree, or 60 credits in human services or related field and 3 years experience in working directly with individuals with mental health disorders and/or other behavioral health disorders or in a forensic setting; or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years experience in mental health and/or other behavioral health disorders or forensic setting.
• Experience in residential or other services to individuals with Severe Mental Illness or Personality Disorders preferred.
• Good communication and counseling skills.
• Good writing and computer skills for documenting in an electronic health 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, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Will require crisis intervention in emergencies, including managing aggression.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• 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 benefit package including:

• medical & dental
• (9) nine paid holidays
• generous paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement savings plan
• voluntary tax sheltered annuity
• transit benefit program
• opportunitiesfor advancement
• and more

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's license

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