Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Tewksbury, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Tewksbury Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a dynamic rehabilitation counselor to provide person-centered and trauma-informed Recovery and Rehabilitation Services to individuals of the Northeast Area who have psychiatric needs. The selected candidate will provide quality Rehabilitation Services in accordance with The Rehab Department Tewksbury Hospital, DMH and The Joint Commission standards (TJC).

Requirements

Demonstrated skill with psychiatrically disabled clients.
Ability to design and evaluate assigned program curriculum.
Ability to order and maintain sufficient supplies for assigned program.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of rehabilitation as it relates to persons with mental illness and dual diagnosed.
Ability to evaluate patient's skill and interest to establish goals and independent rehab programs.
Ability to interact with persons we serve as well as staff in a professional and effective manner.
Exercises group leadership and provide instruction and training.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing professionally; maintain accurate records and other patient and/or program related information.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in general for rehab activities.
Ability to problem-solve and maintain a professional manner in difficult and/or emergency situations
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward individuals with variety of mental health needs and substance use disorder.
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations which govern the privacy and confidentiality of information about patients.
Promote and support a recovery and resiliency model of Rehabilitation by implementing SAMHSA’s 10 fundamental components of recovery, while providing services.
Adheres to procedures and policies of Tewksbury Hospital, the Psychiatric Units, and the Rehab Center.
Uses a person-centered approach when providing Rehab services and assists and supports the development and implementation of a person-centered treatment plan.
Provides services and opportunities that promote continuity of care, community integration and ensure a recovery facilitating environment.
Assists individuals served in developing individualized and person-centered rehabilitation/recovery goals and schedules and provides support in monitoring progress toward goals.
May function as the Rehab Representative by participating actively on a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other professionals, contributing to the master treatment plan, and completing documentation
Promotes teamwork by demonstrating flexibility, the ability to listen to the views of others, to compromise, manage conflict and stay focused on positive outcomes.
Provides Group based treatment in locked forensic space
Plans and leads/co-leads a wide range of groups, events and activities in a wide array of contexts as assigned
Responsible for transporting/escorting and supervising individuals receiving services.
Perform related duties as required