Mental Health / Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Gathering Hope House is hiring a Mental Health / Behavioral Health Generalist to support adults living with mental illness in a community-based recovery program inspired by the Clubhouse Model. This hands-on role is varied and rewarding; you’ll work directly with members to keep the Clubhouse program running smoothly. The job focuses on supporting mental health recovery through daily activities, shared work, and relationship-building.

About the Role
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am–2:30 pm, with occasional Fridays 10:00 am–1:00 pm.This is a daytime position with consistent hours, ideal for someone seeking meaningful work in a supportive environment.

What is the Clubhouse Model?
The Clubhouse model is a community-based approach to mental health recovery. Instead of being clients in a program, adults living with mental illness are members who share responsibility for running the Clubhouse.

This daily structure, known as the “work-ordered day,” reduces isolation and builds purpose, confidence, and connection. Staff are not supervisors or case managers; they work side by side with members as equal partners. Through shared responsibility and meaningful work, members strengthen skills, relationships, and independence, creating a path toward recovery.

Every day looks different. You might:

• Prepare meals in the kitchen alongside members.

• Welcome and assist members at the front desk.

• Support clerical, administrative, or organizational tasks.

• Facilitate wellness groups and social activities that build skills and connection.

The environment is dynamic, creative, and focused on independence and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Partner with members in daily Clubhouse activities such as cooking, clerical tasks, front desk coverage, wellness groups, and social programming.

• Support recovery by helping members set goals, learn skills, and participate fully in the work-ordered day.

• Support members who may also have substance use or co-occurring challenges.

• Promote open, respectful communication with all members to build trust and belonging.

• Collaborate with community resources, treatment providers, and partner agencies when needed.

• Document member participation and progress accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping adults living with mental illness.

• Knowledge of community mental health resources is helpful.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Ability to build positive, supportive, and respectful relationships.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, member-led environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.

• Direct experience engaging with adults living with mental illness or co-occurring disorders (professional, educational, volunteer, or community-based).

• Strong multitasking, organizational, and communication skills.

• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.

• Must pass a BCI/FBI background check.

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

Equal Opportunity
Gathering Hope House is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and trauma-informed workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences.