Psych Rehab Faciliator

Description

Full Time position: $20/hour

Reports to

Residential Manager

Make an impact in Montgomery County as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facilitator at Resources for Human Development! Resources for Human Development is a national human services nonprofit with the broadest possible service mission. RHD specializes in creating innovative, quality services that support people of all abilities wherever the need exists. As a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facilitator at RHD, you will be working within a program and in the community.

Advantages of Working at RHD:

• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• $250 Employee Referral Bonus
• Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous PTO Plan
• Scholarship and Tuition Programs
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Cell Phone Discounts & More

**RHD offers up to $5,000 reimbursement to employees who have a goal of obtaining a professional clinical licensure (LCSW, LPS, LMFT). RHD values employee professional growth and development and the quality of services in each of their programs. Come work for RHD and RHD will invest in you!**

Program Summary

Positive Resolutions is dedicated to enriching the lives of mentally ill adults by focusing on reducing the barriers to reaching their fullest potential and establishing supportive partnerships in recovery-oriented settings. Positive Resolutions is designed to support optimal personal, spiritual and social growth by facilitating activities that focus on skill development, wellness, and independence in residential settings.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facilitator provides psychiatric rehabilitation services, peer support, and tenant support services for individuals with mental health needs to assist in bridging the gap between physical health care and behavioral health treatment. This service may be provided in different settings including community-based support, Program participant's personal residence, a group home, program day services locations and other environments as needed. The position is mobile with all sites being in either Norristown or Conshocken. Your schedule will be the following at $20 per hour:

Wednesday 12-8pm

Thursday 8:30am-8:30pm

Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday 8:30am-8:30pm

Essential Duties and Functions

Direct Care

• Utilize motivational interviewing to effectively identify the member's strengths, needs, motivation, triggers, and goals in managing life circumstances.
• Provide skill-building training and support in identified areas of concern, assisting in recovery management, identification of personal strengths/ assets, development of a strength-based recovery plan /recovery goals, and strategies to meet goals.
• Assist in identifying or re-connecting to natural supports including but not limited to peer recovery supports and self-help groups in the community.
• Assist with accessing and navigating community and individual support services and programs including but not limited to:
• Mental/Behavioral health and/orD&A service system,
• Mental health court,
• Adult Probation,
• Justice Related Services and the legal system,
• Housing services, and,
• Assist in scheduling appointments as needed.

Team-based Collaboration

• Participate in treatment team meetings, continuing care (aftercare) meetings, as requested by the member.
• Provide telephonic assistance to members and family members concerning recovery tools and resources.

Administrative

• Utilize electronic health record to document and bill for services through electronic record software
• Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Program Director.
  

Qualifications

• An associate degree and two (2) years' work experience in mental health direct service. One (1) year of which must be work experience as Psych Rehab Facilitator OR;
• A bachelor's degree and one (1) year work experience in mental health direct service OR;
• A High School Diploma and current CPRP certification with a minimum of four (4) years work experience in mental health direct service.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.

Working conditions

The Psych Rehab Facilitator may be required to meet with participants and team members in the field to provide service delivery or for quality assurance purposes. Also, this position may work in a long-term residential setting. This may include the need to use public transportation and walking to locations in both warm and cold weather conditions throughout the year.

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Extreme Heat
• Exposure to Extreme Cold
• Wet and/or Humid
• Exposure to Loud Noise
• Exposure to Confined Places

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Assistant Program Director, Program Director
• Directly Supervises: No Direct Reports

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.