Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Carelink•Media, PA

About The Position

For over 60 years, CareLink Community Support Services has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities to live in the community with dignity and independence. Our rehabilitation services and professional staff provide the support that people with serious mental illness, physical disabilities and other developmental challenges need to be active, productive members of their communities. About the Role: We are seeking a compassionate full-time Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team. These positions will be responsible for providing skill and support development to consumers in their living, learning, working and social environment within the framework of a service plan. The ideal candidate will provide skill development and support one-to-one relationships, prepare service plans, and assist in the development of strategies to enable our consumers to meet their rehabilitation goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
Two years of work experience in a mental health direct service, one year of which must be work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.
CPRP Certification shall be attained within two years from the date of hire.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent verbal and writing communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills required.

Responsibilities

Perform supervisory functions as delegated by the Program Director
Coordinate services and initial consumer contact with Case Manager at the anchor agencies.
Provide skill development and support in a one-to-one relationship.
Assist consumers in the development and implementation of long and short-term rehabilitation goals.
Develop specific, achievable, behavioral-based and objective goals that address the skill areas the consumer has identified.
Assist in the development of strategies to enable consumers to meet their rehabilitation goals.
Provide direct care skills training in activities of daily living.
Consistently assess, teach, evaluate and supervise consumers' skills in their living, learning, working, and social environments.
Prepare service plans, progress notes, case summaries and other related paperwork in a timely manner.
Organize schedule in order to maximize face to face contacts in order to meet utilization targets.
Complete assignments independently and within specified time frames and provide accurate, detailed tracking of service units.
Demonstrate the ability to adhere to supervisor’s requests.
Demonstrate the ability to show initiative and make sound judgments regarding the welfare of consumers.
Work flexible schedule to accommodate program and consumer needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation and use appropriate communication channels.
Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness.