Rehab Activity Leader - Behavioral Health 101 (On Call)

Telecare • Hayward, CA

452d • $36,941 - $42,474

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Activity Leader at Telecare Corporation is responsible for planning and facilitating rehabilitation services for individuals and groups within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing psychosocial rehabilitation and skills-building support to older adults with severe mental illness, ensuring a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and self-help skills.

Requirements

• One year of direct service experience in a mental health setting.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid California Driver's License (Class ‘C') and insurability.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• AA Degree in a related field.
• Experience working with adults with serious mental illness and/or adults with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate direct and indirect rehabilitation services for individuals and groups.
• Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with stakeholders.
• Implement direct care in accordance with established policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with members served.
• Lead or co-lead therapeutic activity groups.
• Attend shift reports and assist in unit supervision as needed.
• Maintain inventory and order equipment and supplies for activity programs.
• Ensure order and cleanliness of the Activity Rooms.
• Promote and assist members in developing self-help skills.
• Complete incident reports and notify appropriate agencies of any incidents of abuse.
• Review and implement service plans for members served.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Pro-Act principles to manage aggressive behavior.
• Observe, record, and report members' social and psychiatric behavior.
• Assist with restraint of members in the event of assaultive behavior.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $17.76 - $20.42.
• Part-time flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED