Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

About the role

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Behavioral Health / Intellectual Disability (BH/ID) Specialized Team provides direct care including support, structure, assistance, skill training and therapeutic interventions, for service participants, in collaboration with BH/ID residential staff. Services are provided in the home and community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2 years of mental health experience working with individuals in mental health and/or co-occurring settings
• 2 years of experience in human services, paid or unpaid, preferably with adults with psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities
• Active Driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each service participant
• Act as a role model at all times, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills
• Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each service participant while maintaining a safe, supportive environment
• Oversee, teach skills and actively assist in the completion of household chores ensuring the home is neat and clean at all times
• Assist service participants in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan. This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, and other activities of daily living.
• Maintain ongoing communication with each service participant’s family/significant others utilizing diplomacy and tact and creating a welcoming environment
• Coordinate, facilitate and engage in regular social activities with the service participants

Physical Demands

• Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.