Employment Professional (Full-Time)

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Employment Professioanl for our Behavioral Health Services Division. This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team coordinates employment assessments and planning with other team members and serves as a clinical team member, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Receives clinical and general supervision from the ACT Director. 

Other Responsibilities but not all-inclusive:

•Provide service coordination (case management for an 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.
•Educate and support clients’ families, and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences. 

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field. Experience in employment rehabilitation required if degree is not in Rehabilitation Counseling. Experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to work in market jobs and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preference in treatment are essential.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving 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, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with clients.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May require crisis intervention in emergencies.
• Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.
• 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 benefits package, including medical and dental, 9 nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer