Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate

Community Services Group • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate supports individuals in achieving their identified level of recovery and meets the regulatory requirements of a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker. This position is part of the Adult Mental Health Services Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program and reports directly to the Program Director. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated wage is $21.00 per hour.

The associate coordinates or completes assessments, develops and reviews individual support plans, evaluates and documents individual performance, and helps individuals recognize and apply their strengths toward their goals. The role also involves implementing rehabilitation team decisions, contributing to team processes, facilitating group activities, and transporting individuals to community-based activities. The associate is expected to learn and model trauma-informed care principles and promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The position requires knowledge of and compliance with the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Code of Ethics and statements of rights.

Requirements

• A 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 while providing support and assistance and 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 and provide support during community interactions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible 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
• Education Level: Associate degree