Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

About the role

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker PART TIME at Glassport, PA.

Responsibilities

• Promote principles of recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation with participants, providers, and stakeholders.
• Provide skill-building concerning assisting in recovery management, identification of personal strengths/ assets, development of a strength-based recovery plan /recovery goals, and strategies to meet goals.
• Absorb and reconnect to natural supports including but not limited to peer recovery supports and self-help groups in the community.
• Schedule appointments as needed.
• Access and navigate the mental health and/or D&A service system.
• Access and navigate mental health court, Adult Probation, Justice Related Services and the legal system.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, continuing care (aftercare) meetings, as requested by the member.
• Demonstrate flexibility in schedule in order to meet participant’s needs.
• Advocate for the member's community needs, medical, and behavioral health needs.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to effectively identify the member’s strengths, needs, motivation, triggers, and goals in managing life circumstances.
• Bridge the gap between the physical health care and behavioral health treatment.
• Provide telephonic assistance to members and family members concerning recovery tools and resources.
• Empower the member to self-advocate and follow through with treatment (making and attending scheduled appointments, setting goals, and community networking).
• Utilize electronic health record to document and bill for services through electronic record software.
• Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Director.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/ GED minimum, bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months direct care experience with clients with mental health, substance abuse or forensic issues.
• Knowledge/Skills • Psychiatric Rehabilitation principals • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with staff and participants. • Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. • Demonstrate good organizational and time-management skills. • Able to support and implement RHD and unit values and beliefs. • Able to engage residents in an effective, therapeutic and recovery-oriented interactions.

Requirements/Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• State police clearance.
• Pre-employment physical, TB and Hep B screening.