Mental Health Specialist
Company: Horizon House Inc
Location: Swarthmore
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job 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. With over 100 locations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a
diverse population focusing on individual strengths and choices. We
are seeking qualified candidates interested in joining our
multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at our
Delaware County location. This position is responsible for
providing service coordination (case management) for assigned group
of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of
the individual treatment team; assume primary responsibility for
developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall
treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the
ITT; provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management;
ensure immediate changes; are made in treatment plans as clients’
need change, educate and support clients’ families; and advocate
for clients’ rights and preferences. Conduct the comprehensive
assessment of psychiatric history (e.g. onset, course an effect of
illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental
status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of
drugs or alcohol; education and employment, social development and
functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., care-care, living
situation, nutrition, money management); and family structure and
relationships. Provide on-call crisis intervention covering
nighttime hours and serve as a back-up to evening and weekend
staff. Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of
client activity according to established methods and procedures.
Provide direct clinical services including individual supportive
therapy and psychotherapy to clients on an individual, group and
family basis in the office and in community settings to teach
behavioral symptom-management techniques to alleviate and manage
symptoms not reduced with medication and to promote personal growth
and development by assisting clients to adapt to and cope with
internal and external stresses. Qualifications : Master’s Degree in
the Social Sciences, Healthcare or a related field and 1-2 years of
direct care experience in the MH field Certified Addiction
Counselor (CAC), preferred, with ongoing coursework in drug and
alcohol counseling to qualify for re-certification. Skills and
competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with
persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for
client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
Knowledge of mental health systems and supports. Some knowledge of
multiple support systems for substance abusers. Good communication
skills, both oral and written as well as the ability to work
independently and as part of a focused team. Must have a valid
driver’s license. Scope : Frequent talking and listening. Requires
the ability to lift, carry, hold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and
bend, which may include direct intervention with residents. Horizon
House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit
package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and
generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, tax sheltered
annuity, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement.
To be considered an applicant for this position please complete the
pre- employment application by going to www.hhinc.org/careers
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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