Residential Associate Clinician | Part-Time

Horizon House, Inc.; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Nine paid holidays

Generous time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Georgetown, Delaware seeks a part-time Residential Associate Clinician. The position involves providing support and guidance to individuals transitioning from residential services back to independent living.

You will implement individualized rehabilitation plans, conduct assessments, and work closely with community agencies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in mental health services. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant mental health field from an accredited college or university.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Direct experience in community-based mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and guidance, counseling, and encouragement to participants.
• Complete initial and annual participant assessments and develop recovery plans.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies and families.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills both oral and written

Direct experience in mental health services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, vocational/psychiatric rehabilitation, education or other mental health field

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Category: Residential Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID002322

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Georgetown, DE 19947, 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‑based setting. With over 100 locations throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

We are expanding our team and are seeking qualified candidates to join our Residential Service Group Home team at our location Sussex County, Delaware.

Work Schedule:

This Residential Associate Clinician position is scheduled for 16 hours per week, consisting of two 8‑hour shifts. Weekend coverage will be structured based on operational needs.

• Available to work Saturday and Sunday
• Available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on a rotating schedule. During the alternate weeks when not scheduled to work the weekend, assigned two additional weekday shifts to maintain a consistent 16 hours per week.
• Shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM and 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

The Residential Associate Clinician (RAC) will provide coordination and guidance, counseling, and encouragement to participants as they transition from residential services to a more independent environment. The RAC will also implement and document participants’ progress in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans and ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment which promotes growth and development. Some additional responsibilities include:

• Complete the initial and annual participant assessments and develop the participant’s recovery plan from a person‑centered perspective.
• Assist with the presentation at case conferences for assigned participants.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of case records for all assigned participants.
• Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the recovery process.
• Provide ongoing assessment of participants’ 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, dental, nine paid holidays, generous time off, tax‑shelter annuity, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity for advancement.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Preferred

Driver's license

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