Horizon Behavioral Heal·Lynchburg, Virginia
The Housing Specialist manages landlord relationships, conducts HQS inspections, and performs initial and annual tenant assessments. They act as a liaison between tenants, case managers, and landlords while monitoring PSH grant funds and rental payments.
Lynchburg, VA 24501, Langhorne Wellness Center.
The Housing Specialist will be responsible for maintaining relationships and problem solving with landlords, as well as completing interim and annual reviews, HQS inspections, initial needs assessments, initial intakes and annual assessments. The Housing Specialist will serve as a liaison between tenants, case managers and landlords. The Housing Specialist will coordinate with the accounting department to monitor PSH grant funds and rental assistance payments to landlords.
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or relevant education and experience, which indicates that the individual possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
One year of relevant mental health, developmental disability or substance abuse work experience or a combination that demonstrates the candidate possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the individual possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of the services, systems, and programs available in the community including primary health care, support services, eligibility criteria and intake processes, generic community resources, and mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse treatment programs; Knowledge and understanding of the nature of serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse depending on the population served; Aware of treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, discharge planning, and service coordination; Ability to identify and document an individual's needs for resources, services and other supports; Ability to review and utilize information from assessments, evaluations, observation, and interviews to develop individual service plans;
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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Requires a High School Diploma and one year of experience in mental health, developmental disability, or substance abuse services. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass behavioral intervention training are mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.
