Mental Health Specialist
Company: Horizon House Inc
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Full-time
Mental Health Specialist to work in our Lehigh County location. We
are seeking a dedicated professional to fill the following
Full-time Mental Health Specialist opening with our Assertive
Community Treatment team in Allentown. This member of a
multidisciplinary team has the responsibility to carry out
rehabilitation and support functions for adults and assist in
treatment, education, support, and consultation to families; and
provide crisis intervention. Other Responsibilities, but not
all-inclusive: • Provide service coordination (case management) for
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; provide individual supportive therapy
and symptom management; ensure immediate changes; are made in
treatment plans as clients’ need change, educate and support
clients’ families; and advocate for clients’ rights and
preferences. • Conduct comprehensive assessment of psychiatric
history (e.g. onset, course an effect of illness, past treatment
and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis;
physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol;
education and employment, social development and functioning;
activities of daily living (e.g., care-care, living situation,
nutrition, money management); and family structure and
relationships. Qualifications: • Master's Degree in the Social
Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field and 1-2 years of direct
care experience in the MH field. • Skills and competence to
establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with
severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client
rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. •
Knowledge of mental health systems and supports. • Some knowledge
of multiple support systems for substance abusers. • Good
communication skills, both oral and written. • Ability to work
independently and as part of a focused team. • Must have a valid
driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Scope: •
Frequent talking and listening. • Requires the ability to lift,
carry, hold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may
include direct intervention with residents. Horizon House offers
competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package,
including medical and dental coverage, 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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