Rehabilitation Counselor (C)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Worcester, MA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a creative, dynamic, and committed Rehabilitation Counselor C. This position assists the OT2 and Rehab D in completing program needs assessments, program design, and implementation. The Rehabilitation Counselor C supervises assigned staff and interns, develops individualized rehabilitation treatment groups, and documents patient progress towards treatment plan goals. This role also collaborates with supervisors, team members, and patients to assess and revise services as needed to meet changing patient needs. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with a specific work schedule: Sunday from 11:15 AM to 7:45 PM, and Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Fridays and Saturdays off.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and technique of counseling for psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the types and symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques of psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of motivational and reinforcement techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the factors, trends, and problems in providing rehabilitation services to clients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods of general reporting writing.
• Ability to be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to be sensitive to others’ needs and feelings, and be understanding and helpful on the job.
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical or emotional stress.
• Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and to prepare general reports.
• Ability to handle complaints, arbitrate disputes, resolve grievances, or otherwise negotiate with others.
• Ability to evaluate the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation.
• Valid MA Driver’s License.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
• At least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in social work, social casework, vocational counseling, employment counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or educational counseling.
• Ability to read, write and otherwise communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all hospital procedures.
• Comprehension of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Understanding of the principles underlying affirmative action goals, objectives, and programs.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications such as word processing software, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics software, and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred.
• ASL preferred.
• Prior experience working with the adolescent population.
• COTA/L, Rehab Councilor, Music Therapist, Art Therapist, or other Rehabilitation Professions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides program leadership for rehabilitation services and assists in overseeing the program environment, ensuring the program space meets Joint Commission, CMS standards, WRCH, and Rehab protocols and procedures.
• Provides supervision of Rehabilitation Counselor A/B(s), ensuring that rehabilitation treatment provided meets patients’ clinical needs and follows group protocol guidelines.
• Provides creative, engaging, evidence-based groups and individual treatments in a variety of settings in collaboration with rehabilitation supervisors and the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Creates, implements, and leads psychoeducational, task-based groups, vocational services, and leisure recreational treatment groups to assist patients in learning skills to manage their illnesses.
• Monitors the effectiveness of groups and services provided to ensure treatment is effective in assisting patients in meeting their recovery goals.
• Assists with training and support for staff in the areas of evidence-based rehabilitation treatment.
• Provides rehabilitation services to assist patient performance in ADLs and all functional skills.
• Assists in rehabilitation services performance improvement projects by identifying program needs/services and implementing PI project(s), collecting data, reporting on data findings, and developing action plans.
• Attends and participates in all rehab staff meetings and hospital-wide committees assigned to maintain awareness of hospital-wide goals and objectives and communicates these to reporting staff to ensure department-wide implementation.
• Provides feedback to the Unit OTI, OTII, and other Treatment Team members regarding patients’ progress toward goals, clinical observations, and risk issues.
• Offers direct supervision to staff assigned to the program by meeting with them regularly, pursuing disciplinary actions when necessary, and recognizing outstanding performance through employee recognition mechanisms and EPRS, to ensure employees have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
• Accurately documents patient treatment findings toward their treatment plan goals in the electronic medical record according to JCAHO, CMS, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, MHIS Standards, and workflow standards.
• Participates in continuing education/training opportunities specifically intended to address prioritized competencies to maintain competency in rehabilitation services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level