Psychiatric Rehab Assistant, Full-time, daylight

Skills of Central Pennsylvania•Lock Haven, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Skills of Central PA has an opening in our Psychiatric Rehabilitation program. This position is located in Lock Haven. The typical hours for this position will be between 8am-5pm (Monday through Friday) but can require some evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the program. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation staff will work directly with program participants to help them identify goals, help plan strategies and acquire the necessary skills to reach and maintain their desired goals as well as help develop necessary natural supports within the community to maintain those goals. The incumbent will commit to following the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, adhere to evidence-based practices in their daily work and follow the Psychiatric Rehabilitation program model in which they work. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based interventions one-to-one directly to program participants, helping them to identify and achieve their goals. Strong communication and accurate documentation skills are required as successful candidates will be responsible for completing initial participant assessments, individual rehabilitation plans, document progress and revisions as needed. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation staff must commit to the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and recovery-orientated services in their daily routines and follow the Psychiatric Rehabilitation program model in which they work. Mobile staff work with participants one-to-one in the participant's home or in the community. Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license (and must maintain along with a good driving record)
Eligible to work in the United States
Post-Offer background checks, physical, drug screen, etc.
An Associate's Degree and 1 year work experience in mental health direct service.
A CPS certificate and 1 additional year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service.
A high school diploma or GED and 2 years work experience in human services which must include 1 year of mental health direct service.
A Bachelor's Degree.
A Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience in mental health direct service.
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and two years of mental health direct care service, one year must be work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service.
Must be a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) with certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

Work directly with program participants to help them identify goals.
Help plan strategies and acquire the necessary skills to reach and maintain their desired goals.
Help develop necessary natural supports within the community to maintain those goals.
Provide evidence-based interventions one-to-one directly to program participants, helping them to identify and achieve their goals.
Complete initial participant assessments.
Develop individual rehabilitation plans.
Document progress and revisions as needed.
Work with participants one-to-one in the participant's home or in the community.

Benefits

Various Schedules Available Dependent upon the Position, Program Needs and the Candidate
Competitive Pay
Agency Vehicle May be Available While on the Job
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
401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
Employee Wellness Program
Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!