Psych Rehab Worker
About The Position
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker provides mobile psychiatric rehabilitation services for adults with mental health disorders who are considered to be high utilizers of inpatient psychiatric hospitals. RHD team members will assist participants to choose, acquire, and maintain the skills they need to successfully live and thrive in the community independently using skills-based and strength-based techniques. Services offered include development of and coaching on recovery or wellness plans, individual advocacy, education, development of natural supports, support of work or other meaningful activity of the individual’s choosing, crisis management support, skills training, effective utilization of the service delivery system, and coordination of and linkage to other service providers. For bachelor's degree candidates the pay rate is $18.45/hourly and this is a full time job, benefits eligible, earning paid time off.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED - 3 Years of Mental Health Experience Required
- Associate's Degree - 1 Year of Mental Health Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree - 1 Year or Mental Health Experience Preferred
- High School Diploma/GED is required
- Valid Driver’s License/access to a vehicle
- Act 33/34 clearances
- FBI clearance as needed and Child Abuse Clearance
Nice To Haves
- An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- C.P.R.P. Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Promote principles of recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation with participants, providers, and stakeholders.
- Provide skill-building concerning assisting in recovery management, identification of personal strengths/assets, development of a strength-based recovery plan /recovery goals, and strategies to meet goals.
- Assist in identifying or reconnecting to natural supports, including but not limited to peer recovery supports and self-help groups in the community.
- Assist in scheduling appointments as needed.
- Assist with accessing and navigating the mental health and/or D&A service system.
- Assist with accessing and navigating mental health court, Adult Probation, Justice Related Services and the legal system.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, continuing care (aftercare) meetings, as requested by the member.
- Demonstrate flexibility in schedule in order to meet participants’ needs.
- Advocate for the member's community needs, medical, and behavioral health needs
- Utilize motivational interviewing to effectively identify the member’s strengths, needs, motivation, triggers, and goals in managing life circumstances.
- Bridge the gap between physical health care and behavioral health treatment.
- Provide telephonic assistance to members and family members concerning recovery tools and resources.
- Empower the member to self-advocate and follow through with treatment (making and attending scheduled appointments, setting goals, and community networking.
- Utilize electronic health records to document and bill for services through electronic record software
- Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Director.
Benefits
- benefits eligible
- earning paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
