PSYCH REHAB WORKER

About the role

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker (PRW) provides mobile, community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults with serious mental health conditions who are high utilizers of inpatient psychiatric services. This role is ideal for compassionate, mission-driven professionals who want to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals build skills, confidence, and independence to successfully live and thrive in the community.

Responsibilities

• Promote principles of recovery-oriented and psychiatric rehabilitation services
• Support participants in developing and working toward individualized recovery and wellness goals
• Provide skills training in daily living, self-advocacy, symptom management, and community integration
• Utilize motivational interviewing to identify strengths, needs, goals, and barriers
• Aid participants in accessing and navigating mental health, substance use, and social service systems
• Support connections to natural supports, including peer recovery groups and community resources
• Schedule and attend appointments as needed
• Advocate for participants’ medical, behavioral health, legal, and community needs
• Bridge gaps between physical health care and behavioral health treatment
• Participate in treatment team and aftercare meetings as requested
• Provide crisis management support and recovery-focused interventions
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet participant needs
• Document services and complete billing using electronic health record systems
• Provide telephonic support to participants and family members as appropriate
• Complete additional duties as assigned by program leadership

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED: 3 years of mental health experience required
• Associate’s Degree: 1 year of mental health experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree: 1 year of mental health experience preferred
• C.P.R.P. certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings
• Clearances Required: Act 33/34 Clearances, FBI clearance (as required), Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with paid time off

Pay

Pay Rate: $18.45/hour for Bachelor’s-level candidates

Schedule

Full-time position