Psych Rehab Worker

Description

Job title

Psychiatric Rehab Worker

Reports to

Assistant Director, Program Director, and Clinical Supervisor

Job purpose

Provides mobile psychiatric rehabilitation services for adults with mental health disorders who are considered to be high utilizers of inpatient psychiatric hospitals. RHD Allegheny team members will assist participants to choose, acquire, and maintain the skills they need to successfully live and thrive in the community independently using skills-based and strength-based techniques. Services offered include, development of and coaching on recovery or wellness plans, individual advocacy, education, development of natural supports, support of work or other meaningful activity of the individual's choosing, crisis management support, skills training, effective utilization of the service delivery system, and coordination of and linkage to other service providers.

***$1,500 hiring bonus***

***$18.45/hour if you have a bachelor's degree***

Duties and responsibilities

Essential Duties and Functions:

• 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.
• 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 in scheduling appointments as needed.
• Assist with accessing and navigating the mental health and/or D&A service system.
• Assist with accessing and navigating 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.
• Travel throughout the Allegheny County region.
• Utilize electronic health record to document and bill for services through electronic record software
• Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Director.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Experience Required Depends on Level of Education

- HS Diploma or GED - 3 Years of Mental Health Experience Required,

or

- Associates Degree - 1 Year of Mental Health Experience Required,

or

- Bachelor's Degree - 1 Year or Mental Health Experience Preferred

Required Education

- High School Diploma/GED is required

- Associates' or Bachelors' Degree is preferred

- C.P.R.P Certification preferred

- If no C.P.R.P. Certificate must be willing to obtain C.P.R.P. Certificate within two years of hire

Qualifications Knowledge/Skills

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation regulations.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with staff, participants, and family members.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrate good organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate skills using Microsoft Office software and database management, as well as using the Internet as a resource.
• Able to support and implement RHD and unit values and beliefs.
• Able to engage employees and participants in effective, therapeutic and recovery-oriented interactions.
• Possess a thorough understanding of Psych Rehab Core Values and Principles and the requirements and expectations of Allegheny County OBH and Community Care Program Standards.
• Willing to travel as necessary.

Other Requirements/Certifications

• Valid driver's license
• Access to a car
• State police clearance
• Child abuse clearance
• FBI clearance

Working conditions

RHD Allegheny is a mobile program. The incumbent will be required to meet with participants and supervisors in the field. 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 Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Heat
• Exposure to Extreme Cold
• Wet and/or Humid
• Exposure to Loud Noise
• Exposure to Confined Places
• Mists or Gases
• Exposure to Mechanical Hazards
• Exposure to Chemical Hazards
• Exposure to Electrical Hazards
• Radiant Energy Hazard
• Exposure to Heights
• Exposure to Burn Hazard

Additional Special Working Conditions:

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time.
• Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.
• 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.
• Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of force 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)

Additional Requirements:

Hours of work are generally 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, however RHD Allegheny staff are expected to flex their schedules to meet the needs of our participants, therefore they will be expected to work non-traditional hours when needed.

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.