PSYCH REHAB WORKER

About the role

RHD YALE is a licensed community residential rehabilitation program serving eligible young adults between the ages of 18-22 requiring behavioral health support. Residents may also have a forensic history.

Responsibilities

• Promote principles of recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation with program residents and staff.
• Provide skill-building services including, but not limited to, assisting in recovery management, identifying personal strengths/assets, developing a strength-based recovery plan and goals, and creating strategies to meet goals.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to effectively identify the member’s strengths, needs, motivations, triggers, and goals in managing life circumstances.
• Participate in outings with residents to practice rehabilitative skills.
• Facilitate daily group and individual psych rehab activities for program residents as directed by PRS.
• Document daily activities in the electronic health record.
• Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by program leadership.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s License
• Pre-employment physical, and TB

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of six months of direct care experience with clients with mental health, substance abuse, or forensic issues.

Skills

• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Ability to facilitate group and individual activities
• Experience with motivational interviewing

Benefits

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

Pay

Pay Rate: $20/hour for Bachelor’s-level candidates

Schedule

Full-time position