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Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Clinical Services Specialist

Req Code: 2022:2313-003

County: Delaware County, PA

FT/PT: Full Time

Location: 2313-Supported Living Svc

Schedule: full time

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, Inc. 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, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. We have an opening for a Clinical Services Specialist position in the Delaware County area. The Clinical Services Specialist facilitates participant assessment, habilitation planning, counseling and implementation of psychosexual services for adults with co-occurring intellectual disability and mental illness. This position functions as key liaison between Developmental Services and Behavioral Health Services, and also external providers. Trains and supports staff in recovery oriented services with emphasis on substance abuse issues. Ensures compliance with all funding source regulations and Agency policies and procedures. Participates in the analysis and identification of service delivery gaps, changes and problems under the guidance of the supervisor and implement appropriate action plans with Division staff. Develops and assists with the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures. Provides expertise and training to program staff in the area of substance abuse. Provides clinical assessment and consultation to staff and clients regarding client goals and follow-up.

Job Qualifications:

M.A. degree in Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field, at least 3 years of experience in the MH/MR field: or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required. Minimum of 2 years substance abuse experience. Detail oriented and very strong organization skills. Strong counseling and direct service skills. Ability to work well as a member of a team and with all levels of staff. Ability to travel to residential locations. Ability to develop and conduct clinical training's for staff Scope: Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients. Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Must be available for local travel. May require crisis intervention in emergency situations. May be assigned to complete 24 hour on-call beeper coverage as assigned/needed. May be required to attend training to become a certified agency investigator. May conduct investigations and participate in the agency rotation of on-call investigators. This requires carrying a beeper and responding to investigation hotline calls during on-call beeper coverage.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including;

medical and dental (9) nine paid holidays 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.

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance wit applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.