Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate

CSG • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate assists and supports individuals in achieving their identified level of recovery. The position meets the regulatory requirements of a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker and is part of Adult Mental Health Services’ Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. The associate reports directly to the Program Director.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., paying $21.00 per hour. The role includes assessing individuals, helping develop and implement support plans, supporting recovery goals, facilitating program activities, and transporting individuals to community-based activities. The associate is expected to model trauma-informed care and promote access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an academic concentration in an area relevant to the position; or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of work experience in mental health direct service.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a passenger van and accompany individuals into the community, providing support and assistance while maintaining sensitivity to their rights and dignity.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Code of Ethics and statements of rights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or complete initial and ongoing assessments of individuals.
• Coordinate and/or develop, review, and ensure implementation of individual support plans.
• Assess, evaluate, and document individual performance.
• Help individuals identify their abilities, strengths, and assets, and use them to achieve their goals.
• Implement rehabilitation team decisions in all program settings and contribute to the team process.
• Facilitate group processes and activities within the program.
• Transport individuals to community-based activities.
• Learn and model the five principles of trauma-informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Comply with the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Code of Ethics and statements of rights.
• Drive a passenger van and accompany and support individuals in community interactions while respecting their rights and dignity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for qualifying employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Generous paid time off and other paid leave.
• Extensive paid training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible pay options through myFlexPay.
• Family medical and parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Traditional or Roth 401(k) plans with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Wellness opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentor/mentee opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree