Mental Health Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Specialist to join our team in Philadelphia County. This role involves managing a caseload of participants, providing clinical supervision, and delivering treatment and support services primarily in the community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social sciences or healthcare and experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 10 participants.
• Provide clinical supervision in assessment and treatment planning, supporting the Team Leader.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of the individual treatment team, including home-based visitations and other community services.
• Offer individual supportive therapy, social skill development, and assertiveness training to enhance participants' social and interpersonal activities.
• Ensure services comply with contract and Agency regulations.
• Maintain effective professional relationships and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels of the behavioral health system.
• Establish supportive, trusting relationships with participants while respecting their rights and treatment preferences.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a focused team.
• Utilize Outlook, MS Word, and Excel proficiently.
• Maintain daily productivity standards.
• Handle crisis interventions and respond to emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Post-secondary education and training, including internships and supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Experience with fee-for-service and electronic health records is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally and carry a mobile phone during working hours and on-call services.
• Physical capability to lift 25 pounds, and perform activities such as carrying, folding, kneeling, reaching, stacking, stooping, and bending.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

If you are a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Specialist committed to improving the lives of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.