Mental Health Specialist

At Horizon House, we believe recovery is possible, and every person deserves the opportunity to thrive in their community. As a recognized leader in behavioral health services, we provide person-centered support that empowers individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness to achieve greater independence, stability, and quality of life.

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team. This rewarding role combines clinical expertise, community-based care, and service coordination to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Approximately 75% of services are delivered directly in the community, allowing you to build strong therapeutic relationships and help participants succeed where they live, work, and engage.

Why Join Horizon House? 

• Meaningful, mission-driven work that transforms lives 

• Community-based role with autonomy and variety 

• Collaborative, recovery-oriented team environment 

• Opportunity to provide both clinical support and case management services 

• Professional growth and leadership opportunities 

• Work for an organization dedicated to person-centered care and recovery 

Position Overview 

As a Mental Health Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness through clinical assessment, treatment planning, service coordination, and direct therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate closely with participants, treatment teams, community providers, and family members to promote recovery, independence, and community integration. In addition, you will provide clinical guidance and support to team members while serving as a resource and backup to the Team Leader. 

Key Responsibilities 

Clinical Leadership & Treatment Planning 

• Provide clinical oversight and support in assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery. 

• Assist the Team Leader in coordinating quality behavioral health services and participant care. 

• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and case review meetings. 

• Support staff in implementing recovery-focused and person-centered interventions. 

Service Coordination & Community Support 

• Manage an assigned caseload and serve as the primary coordinator of services for participants. 

• Coordinate and monitor treatment plans, services, and community supports. 

• Conduct home visits and provide services throughout the Philadelphia community.

• Advocate for participants and assist them in accessing healthcare, housing, social services, and other community resources. 

Direct Clinical Services 

• Provide individual supportive counseling and therapeutic interventions. 

• Teach and reinforce social skills, problem-solving techniques, coping strategies, and assertiveness skills. 

• Help participants build confidence and increase meaningful participation in community life. 

• Foster recovery, independence, and personal goal achievement through strengths-based approaches. 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. 

• Ensure services are delivered in compliance with agency policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards. 

• Meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality participant care. 

Qualifications Required 

• Master's Degree in Social Services, Social Sciences, Healthcare, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field. 

• Clinical training through internships, practicums, supervised experience, or rehabilitation experience working with individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness. 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 

• Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships while respecting participant rights, self-determination, and treatment preferences. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 

Preferred 

• Experience with fee-for-service models and electronic health records (EHR). 

• Experience providing community-based behavioral health services. 

• Familiarity with recovery-oriented and psychiatric rehabilitation approaches. 

What Makes You Successful 

You are: 

• Compassionate and recovery-focused 

• Comfortable working in community settings 

• Skilled at balancing clinical responsibilities with participant advocacy 

• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities independently 

• Passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful recovery goals 

Work Environment 

This position includes community-based work and may require: 

• Local travel throughout the Philadelphia area 

• Frequent communication and active listening 

• Carrying a mobile phone during scheduled work hours and on-call assignments 

• Physical activities such as lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, and providing direct participant support 

• Crisis intervention and emergency response when necessary 

• Reporting to work during emergencies and inclement weather as part of an essential services team 

Make an Impact Every Day 

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to empower individuals on their recovery journey, advocate for community inclusion, and help people build meaningful, independent lives. If you're a dedicated behavioral health professional seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we invite you to join the Horizon House team. 

Horizon House, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee and participant is treated with dignity and respect.