Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate

About the role

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate assists and supports individuals in achieving their identified level of recovery. This position meets the regulation requirements of a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker and reports directly to the Program Director. The role is part of our Adult Mental Health Services Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program in Harrisburg.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Pay

Starting wage: $20.00/hour, may be negotiable based on relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and/or completes initial and ongoing assessments of individuals.
• Coordinates and/or develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans.
• Assesses, evaluates, and documents individual performance.
• Assists individuals to identify their abilities, strengths, and assets and helps them recognize and use these strengths to achieve their goals.
• Implements rehabilitation team decisions in all program settings and contributes to the team process.
• Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
• Transports individuals to community-based activities.
• Learns and models the five principles of trauma-informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Promotes cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Complies with the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) Code of Ethics and statements of rights.

Requirements

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with academic concentration in an area relevant to the position; OR
• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of work experience in mental health direct service; OR
• A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certificate and one additional year of paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service; OR
• A high school diploma or equivalency and 2 years of work experience in human services, which must include 1 year of mental illness direct care experience.

Additional requirements include:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a passenger van.
• Ability to accompany individuals into the community, provide support, and assist in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to their rights and dignity.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off and other paid leave.
• Extensive paid training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible pay options through myFlexPay.
• Family Medical and Parental Leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentor/mentee opportunities.

Health insurance and benefits availability may vary.