Job description
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.
Our Philadelphia County program is seeking a dedicated Primary Counselor. The Primary Counselor provides guidance and support to all clients; teach and reinforce skill development in the areas of mental health symptom reduction, daily living skills, routine medical care, and personal hygiene
The Primary Counselor also participate in the development of individual service plans for assigned clients.
Conducts a weekly counseling session with all assigned clients to review progress toward treatment plan goals. Successful completion of medication training.
Maintains and monitors medications consistent with individuals' self-medication plans, in compliance with State and Agency medication administration regulations.
Tracks all client progress, as identified in their individual service plans. Provide supplemental reports on individual growth and development, as required. Record their progress as they move through the service delivery system.
Schedules and participates in treatment team meetings and case conferences to discuss progress, needs and concerns of clients.
Interfaces with other members of the support team, which may include vocational/educational instruction staff, consultants, case managers, members of the medical profession and family members, as needed.
Participates in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with identifying key individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis situation.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Scope:
- Requires the ability to lift carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with residents.
- Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
- May be required to possess a valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record (contingent upon facility location and client and program needs).
- May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
- May be expected to report to work as needed 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 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.
abouteureka.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, abouteureka.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, abouteureka.com is the ideal place to find your next job.