Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

PATH People Acting To Help•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist promotes PATH’s mission of helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life. The role uses approaches and interventions including the Boston University Approach to Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing to promote recovery through a site-based program and successful community integration experiences. The specialist provides individualized support and skill teaching in the community to promote new role development, and assists individuals in accessing psychiatric, medical, social, residential, financial, and other appropriate services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Rehabilitative Services.
Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness or co-occurring disorder.
Active driver’s license and vehicle required.
Ability to use an electronic health record.

Responsibilities

Maintain an individual caseload under the supervision of the Program Manager.
Actively engage individuals in services, including outreach visits at their home, a crisis center, or an outpatient facility.
Engage and support individuals in all phases of the psychiatric rehabilitation process.
Assist individuals in developing and practicing skills identified in their psychiatric rehabilitation plans.
Accompany individuals to appointments, leisure activities, and other activities of interest, including religious, educational, or vocational activities.