Mental Health Worker (BS Required), Mobile, Full Time
About The Position
Skills of Central PA is hiring for its Psychiatric Rehabilitation program. This mobile position is based in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate provides evidence-based interventions to program participants, in groups and/or one-to-one, to help them identify and achieve their goals. Mobile staff meet participants individually in their homes or in the community. The role includes completing initial participant assessments, preparing individual rehabilitation plans, documenting participant progress, and revising plans as needed. Staff are expected to follow the Psychiatric Rehabilitation program model and incorporate the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services into their daily work. Strong communication and accurate documentation skills are required. The posting invites applicants to be considered for several position levels: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker 1, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker 2, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker 3, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist. Compensation depends on education, qualifications, and experience.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license that must be maintained, along with a good driving record.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must complete post-offer background checks, a physical, a drug screen, and other stated checks or screenings.
- Strong communication and accurate documentation skills.
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker 1: one of the following—an associate's degree and one year of mental health direct-service work experience; a CPS certificate and one additional year of paid or volunteer mental health direct-service work experience; or a high school diploma or GED and two years of human-services work experience, including one year of mental health direct-service experience.
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker 2: a bachelor's degree.
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker 3: a bachelor's degree and two years of mental health direct-service work experience.
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist: at least a bachelor's degree and two years of mental health direct-care service, including one year of work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service; must hold a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based interventions to program participants in groups and/or one-to-one.
- Help participants identify and achieve their goals.
- Meet with participants one-to-one in their homes or in the community.
- Complete initial participant assessments.
- Prepare individual rehabilitation plans and document progress and revisions as needed.
- Follow the Psychiatric Rehabilitation program model and apply Psychiatric Rehabilitation and recovery-oriented principles in daily work.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off, plus personal time and sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement program with employer matching
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Tuition assistance for higher education
- Employee wellness program
- Opportunities for career growth
- Supportive coworkers and team
- Agency vehicle may be available while on the job
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Job Type
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