Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B) - Adolescent Services
About The Position
As a Rehabilitation Counselor at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), you will provide rehabilitation services to adolescent patients in a collaborative, person-centered setting. The role focuses on developing and facilitating therapeutic rehabilitation and recovery programs that help patients with mental health challenges build skills, confidence, and independence. You will facilitate evidence-based and best-practice treatment groups, including psycho-educational, task-based, leisure, and on-unit milieu groups. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, recovery-oriented care and help shape programs that support patients’ recovery and reintegration. WRCH offers training and development opportunities in a dynamic, inclusive environment. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The schedule is 11:15 AM–7:45 PM, with Fridays and Saturdays off. The role is subject to state hospital COVID-19 and influenza vaccination or mitigation requirements. A criminal background check and verification of education, licensure, and certifications are part of the pre-hire process.
Requirements
- At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in social work, social casework, vocational counseling, employment counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or educational counseling, subject to the stated education and licensure substitutions.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based or best-practice treatment models and frames of reference used in mental health settings.
- Ability to facilitate treatment groups focused on skill development and life skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including documenting patient progress toward recovery goals.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and ethical standards.
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to vocational rehabilitation and mental health services.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with rehabilitation counseling best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification.
- Current Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential.
- Experience in mental health or behavioral health rehabilitation settings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement person-centered recovery and rehabilitation programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate individual and group therapeutic treatment to help patients build functional skills, reach recovery goals, and participate in the rehabilitation and recovery process.
- Develop, implement, and supervise skills-training and support-work programs tailored to patients’ needs, as assigned.
- Document clinical observations and findings using appropriate rehabilitation terminology and follow rehabilitation workflow standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external professionals to share information and determine training and placement strategies.
- Prepare, review, and maintain reports and recommendations concerning patient progress, program effectiveness, and treatment plans.
- Participate in professional development through in-service training, seminars, and workshops related to recovery and rehabilitation.
- Recommend and oversee procurement of equipment and materials needed for program delivery.
- Attend clinical and administrative meetings to coordinate care and support treatment outcomes.
- Manage fiscal responsibilities related to trainee payments and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with program policies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
