PSYCH REHAB COUNSELOR
Apis Services Inc•Pennsauken Township, NJ
•$0 - $26
About The Position
South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor to provide community-based rehabilitation and support services to adults living with mental illness. In this role, you will help individuals strengthen essential life skills, pursue personal goals, and live successfully and independently within their communities. You will provide direct rehabilitation services in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans, support individuals’ recovery and community living, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and other service providers, and maintain current clinical records and required program documentation. The position is based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, and is per diem. Hours and shifts are scheduled according to program needs and employee availability, and flexibility may be required to support appointments, rehabilitation activities, training sessions, and other program services. Compensation is $26.31 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a healing profession, such as social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field.
- If the bachelor’s degree is not in a healing profession, at least two years of professional experience in a community behavioral healthcare setting is required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Driving record that meets the requirements of the organization’s insurance carrier.
- Ability to satisfactorily complete the South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources orientation and competency-based adult mental health rehabilitation training upon hire.
- Ability to complete all mandatory training required for the position and any additional assigned training.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the responsibilities of the position.
- Ability to use the electronic, computer-based, and manual information and recordkeeping systems utilized by the agency.
- Ability to work effectively with adults who have significant behavioral health needs or histories of psychiatric hospitalization, including providing support during challenging or crisis situations.
- Ability to provide transportation to appointments, training sessions, and other required activities.
- Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Compassionate, respectful, dependable, professional, patient, and service-focused approach.
- Ability to build productive relationships with individuals, team members, and community service providers, stay organized and attentive to documentation, and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
- Professional experience providing behavioral health, psychiatric rehabilitation, or community-based support services.
Responsibilities
- Provide a minimum of five hours per day of direct, face-to-face mental health rehabilitation services in accordance with each individual’s rehabilitation plan.
- Document observations, relevant information, and services provided.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Participate as an active interdisciplinary team member by sharing firsthand knowledge of individuals’ mental health status, behaviors, and responses to rehabilitation-plan objectives.
- Provide crisis-intervention services as needed.
- Communicate with team members to promote continuity and quality of care.
- Provide on-site supervision, therapeutic training, functional assessments, and rehabilitative skill development.
- Support individuals in developing life skills necessary for successful community living and deliver services appropriate to their identified needs.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other service providers to establish and maintain necessary supports.
- Interview individuals to obtain relevant information concerning work experience, education, interests, and socioeconomic history.
- Coordinate training and services related to rehabilitation, vocational development, and other identified needs.
- Organize and facilitate support groups.
- Provide transportation to appointments, training sessions, and other activities as required.
- Review and evaluate diagnostic information to identify needs and connect individuals with appropriate services.
- Coordinate and manage services following referrals and linkages.
- Maintain current clinical records, treatment plans, and all required program documentation.
- Participate in agency committees, quality-improvement activities, management meetings, and work groups as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- DailyPay, providing access to earned wages before payday.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness programs.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Company-paid training and paid training programs.
- Professional development and certification opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities and opportunities across multiple service lines.
- Additional benefits may be available based on employment status and eligibility.
