Residential Assoc Clinician

Horizon House, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a Residential Associate Clinician to coordinate and guide participants transitioning from residential services to independent living. The job involves direct care in a community-based setting.

Work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 12 PM to 8 PM, with an orientation at our Philadelphia location during the first five days. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling,psychology, social work, nursing, vocational/psychiatric rehabilitation, education or other mental health field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and guidance, counseling, and encouragement to participants as they transition from residential services to a more independent environment.
• Implement and document participant’s progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans and ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment which promotes growth and development.
• Assist with the presentation in case conference for assigned participants.
• Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the recovery process.
• Provide ongoing assessment of participant’s mental illness symptoms and their responses to recovery to ensure that immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
• Participate in staff planning, training and internal/external administrative meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling,psychology, social work, nursing, vocational/psychiatric rehabilitation, education or other mental health field from an accredited college or university.

Job description

Job Category: Residential Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID001824

• Posted : September 16, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

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. Horizon House is Pennsylvania’s oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, Horizon House has been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to assist them to live as independently as possible in a community-basedsetting. With over 100 locations throughout Southeast Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

We are seeking a qualified candidate interested in joining our Residential Service Group Home team at our Bennett House location in Wilmington, Delaware.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, M-F and 12P-8P shift

Hire requirements include attending a day-shift new hire and orientation training during the first five (5) days of the workweek, Monday through Friday, at our Philadelphia location. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.

The Residential Associate Clinician will provide coordination and guidance, counseling, and encouragement to participants as they transition from residential services to a more independent environment.

Some additional responsibilities would include the following:

• Implement and document participant’s progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans and ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment which promotes growth and development.

Assist with the presentation in case conference for assigned participants.

• Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the recovery process.

Provide ongoing assessment of participant’s mental illness symptoms and their responses to recovery to ensure that immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.

Participate in staff planning, training and internal/external administrative meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling,psychology, social work, nursing, vocational/psychiatric rehabilitation, education or other mental health field from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.

Ability to work independently.

Good communication skills both oral and written.

Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Direct experience in mental health services with emphasis on direct care in a community-based setting.

Scope:

Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, bend, kneel, stack, stoop, which includes direct intervention with participants.

Frequent talking and listening.

Ability to climb and descend stairs.

Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Requires crisis intervention in emergency situations.

May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

• Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous time off, tax shelter annuity, retirement saving plan, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity for advancement.

Horizon House , Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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