Rehab Counselor - Mental Health 110

Position Objective

The Rehabilitation Counselor provides rehabilitation therapy services to clients, both on an individual and group basis, and serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary Recovery Team.

Qualifications

• A B.A. degree in psychology or related field is required.
• Six (6) months of related practical experience in group facilitation, education and/or event planning with people diagnosed with serious mental illness is preferred.
• The ability to read, write & speak English is crucial.
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• A valid California Drivers License and a driving record that ensures insurability to drive company vehicles are also required.
• An understanding of psychiatric illness and Recovery principles is essential.
• Applicant must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

Key Result Areas

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with Clients, the public and other staff members.
• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with Clients.
• Plans and conducts large and small activity groups under the indirect supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintains awareness of Clients’ physical and psychiatric limitations and monitors the safety of Clients at all times.
• Enlists the cooperation of nursing staff in supporting the structured activity program.
• Facilitates Clients’ attendance at scheduled activities and focuses efforts on maximizing Client involvement.
• Accurately documents each Client’s attendance and response to activity and rehabilitation groups in the medical record.
• Plans and conducts outings for Clients which are educational and entertaining. When assigned, drives the facility van on outings.
• Develops a theme and schedules a series of special events for assigned months.
• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Develops, Implements and Reviews Client Recovery plans.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and Recovery Team Conferences.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices Pro-ACT principles in everyday interactions.
• Observes, records and reports Client social and psychiatric behavior.
• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
• Promotes and assists Clients in developing self-help skills.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Protects Clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/Clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
• Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
• Role models excellent professional practice.
• Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

Physical Requirements

See attachment for requirements. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

Supervisor

Rehabilitation Therapist