Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

JOB TITLE: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services facility based and/or in the community as assigned.

2. To provide groups/unit to enhance an individual’s knowledge to develop, enhance and retain skills and competencies in living, learning, working, and socializing.

3. To help individuals receive the level of and/or have access to the services/supports they choose, so that an individual can live in the environment of their choice.

4. To support PRS staff with service provision; participate in the development of individualized rehabilitation plans, group facilitation and daily documentation.

5. Provide goal directed community integrative activities to support the development of participant leisure and social skills.

6. To provide support and direction to overall program planning and development.

7. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants and staff.

8. To support the maintenance of a safe and open environment.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides and facilitates individual’s skill development and support which includes daily living, socialization, educational/vocational supports and opportunities, and leisure/recreation activities planning to include community integration and community connections.

2. Primary responsibility for facilitation of groups, individual supports to members and documentation.

3. Assists with special projects, reports and program planning

4. Provide support in program planning and development sessions as well as practice guidelines and standards

5. Maintains and monitors an assigned caseload of individual.

6. Participates in the analysis and identification of service delivery gaps, changes and problems under the guidance of the supervisor.

7. Participates in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with identifying individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis.

8. Establishes and maintains liaisons with other service providers to promote program coordination and enhance individual services.

9. Participates in relevant training to enhance professional growth, and development with an emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation services and evidence-based practices.

10. Provide supplemental coverage and/or fill-in for other programmatic services as needed

11. Serves as an advocate and encourages individuals to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitative process, including a mastery of skills.

12. Attends staff and other meetings as they relate to the individuals and their overall growth and development.

13. Performs other duties and responsibilities as they relate to the overall enhancement of program service delivery.

14. May require crisis intervention for emergency situations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs other duties and special projects assigned.

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

1. Associates degree and One (1) year of work experience in the mental health direct service,
2. CPS certification one (1)year of volunteering or paid,
3. or high School diploma/GED and two years’ work experience in Human Services, which one year must be in mental health direct services.

OR

1. CPRP certification.

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Must have competent oral and written communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
2. Strong computer skills are required, as well as internet research abilities.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Knowledge of mental health system and supports.
5. Must be available for local travel.
6. Participation in on call coverage as applicable.
7. May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & RELATIONSHIPS:

1. The individual is to be supervised by the Program Manager /Lead Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GENERAL SIGN OFF:

The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and to act as a role model in adherence to agency policies.

I have read and understand this explanation and job description.

Print Name: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________

Human Resources/Management Signature: _______________________ Date: ________

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability