PSYCH REHAB WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

New Foundations is a licensed community residential rehabilitation program serving eligible young adults between the ages of 18-22 requiring behavioral health support. Residents may also have a forensic history.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Workers (PRW) will work under the direction of the Psych Rehab Specialist to assist participants in choosing, acquiring, and maintaining the skills they need to successfully transition using skills-based and strength-based techniques. PRWs will collaborate with program therapists, the Psych Rehab Facilitator, and residents to assist with the implementation of the Psych Rehab Plan of care to increase client skill levels through group facilitation and individualized psych rehab activities.

Major Responsibilities

• Promote principles of recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation with program residents and staff.
• Provide skill-building services including, but not limited to, assisting in recovery management, identifying personal strengths/assets, developing a strength-based recovery plan and goals, and creating strategies to meet goals.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to effectively identify the member’s strengths, needs, motivations, triggers, and goals in managing life circumstances.
• Participate in outings with residents to practice rehabilitative skills.
• Facilitate daily group and individual psych rehab activities for program residents as directed by PRS.
• Document daily activities in the electronic health record.
• Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by program leadership.

SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY 3pm-11pm and THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 11am-11pm

Job Qualifications

• Valid driver’s License
• Pre-employment physical, and TB Test

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of six months of direct care experience with clients with mental health, substance abuse, or forensic issues.

Job Competencies

• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly and respectfully communicate with individuals in service, families, staff, and external agencies. Demonstrates active listening and ensures transparency in all interactions.
• Ethical Practice: Upholds confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards in all interactions and decisions, ensuring the rights and dignity of individuals in service are prioritized.
• Leadership and Accountability: Provides clear direction to staff, models positive behaviors, and takes responsibility for the success of the program. Holds self and team members accountable for meeting expectations and standards.
• Collaboration: Works collaboratively with other professionals, families, and community partners to ensure quality care and services are provided to individuals in service.
• Cultural Humility: Demonstrates respect for and understanding of the diverse backgrounds, needs, and perspectives of individuals in service, staff, and families, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset, resolving issues in a fair and timely manner, while maintaining professionalism and promoting a positive atmosphere.
• Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Ensures compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards, maintaining a safe, respectful, and efficient clinic environment.
• Well-organized and detail orientated
• Excellent Customer service skills (both internal and external)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Behavioral issue management and crisis intervention skills
• Compliance with regulatory standards
• Proficiency in direct supervision,
• Life saving measures (CPR) and first aid certifications
• Budget management
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the appropriate regulations, Apis values and program policies and procedures.
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Valid non-provisional drivers’ license and personal vehicle with state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Network Functions

Equipment/Machines:

Physical Demands

• Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines
• Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Observes all Fiscal/Office/ HR Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality
• Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings
• Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good judgement in all areas of employment duties

• VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
• Current driver’s license, driver registration and a functional vehicle
• EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
• Telephone: Cellular - Multi-line, Calculator, Copier, Fax, Computer
• COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
• Has knowledge of each program

• Individual must be able to meet physical requirements of the job:
• Sitting at a meeting table or desk –
• Lifting – 10lbs or more Reaching – Lifting – Bending – Standing – Stooping – Twisting - Climbing steps - Driving a vehicle
• Environment(s) is modern, well-lit office facilities in multiple locations

Multiple levels of stairs with access by elevator

1. ACCIDENT, HEALTH HAZARD AND SECURITY KNOWLEDGE
2. Bloodborne Pathogens, Right To Know, HIPAA, Security Acts, Fire & Safety

Physical requirements

The Psych Rehab Worker will need to be able to be mobile to travel to participant apartments and have physical capability to do this. Walking and the ability to carry a laptop or other mobile devices, books, binders or other work items may be needed while traveling in the community.

Lifting Requirements

Ö 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

Ö Stand or Sit (stationary position)

Ö Walk

Ö Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)

Ö Climb (stairs/ladders)

Ö Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)

Ö See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)

Ö Pushing or Pulling

Repetitive Motion

Ö Reaching (high or low)

Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.