Rehabilitation Counselor-Part Time

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Counselor for its Behavioral Health Services Division in Philadelphia. The role focuses on supporting individuals with mental health and personality disorders who are involved with the criminal justice system.

You will assist with activities, skill-building, and community integration. The position requires a Bachelor’s or related degree (or equivalent experience) and strong communication, documentation, and counseling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant mental health/forensic experience.
• Experience with individuals with mental health or behavioral disorders preferred.
• Strong writing and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, education, and guidance to participants identified with mental health or personality disorders involved with the criminal justice system.
• Assist with participant activities, skill building, goal achievement and local community interaction.
• Demonstrate Horizon House's mission, values, and beliefs in all aspects of the job.
• Carry out crisis intervention as needed and maintain safety of participants.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Social Services

Associates Degree or 60 credits in related field

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

We are seeking a Part-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, opportunities for advancement, and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's license

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Licenses & Certifications