What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist position at SAFREST?
SAFREST Resources has partnered with a Philadelphia-based provider of behavioral health care and human services.
We are seeking a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to support individuals' skill development in daily living, socialization, education/vocation, and leisure/recreation activities.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, facility-based and/or in the community as assigned.
- To provide groups/unit to enhance an individual’s knowledge to develop, enhance and retain skills and competencies in living, learning, working, and socializing.
- 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.
- To monitor and track progress of individual’s in assigned caseload; participate in the development of individualized rehabilitation plans.
ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:
- Provides and facilitates individual’s skill development and support which includes daily living, socialization, educational/vocational supports and opportunities, and leisure/recreation activities planning including community integration and community connections.
- Maintains and monitors an assigned caseload of individual.
- Participates in the analysis and identification of service delivery gaps, changes and problems under the guidance of the supervisor.
- Consistently meets productivity expectations as set by administration, department and funding sources.
- 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 situation.
- Establishes and maintains liaisons with other service providers to promote program coordination and enhance individual services.
- Participates in relevant training to enhance professional growth, and development with an emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation services and evidence based practices.
- May participate in program planning and development sessions as well as practice guidelines and standards.
- Serves as an advocate and encourages individuals to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitative process, including a mastery of skills.
- Attends staff and other meetings as they relate to the individuals and their overall growth and development.
- Assists with special projects, reports and program planning.
- May provide supplemental coverage and/or fill-in for other programmatic services as needed.
- Provides transitional employment support/coverage for individuals in various settings.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as they relate to the overall enhancement of program service delivery.
- May require crisis intervention for emergency situations.
- Flexible work hours to cover expanded program structured services that will include evenings and weekends.
- May provide support to participants traveling for conferences, workshops and leisure that may include overnights stays.
PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or any area of Human Services.
- Two (2) years of work experience in the mental health direct service, one (1) of which must be work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS).
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification required; must be attained within two (2) years of hire if not currently possessed.
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and able to complete a high volume of documentation in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills are required, as well as internet research abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of mental health system and supports.
- Must be available for local travel.
- Participation in on-call coverage as applicable.
- May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
- $6,500 tuition reimbursement per fiscal year
- FREE life insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) and employer matching (4 year vesting schedule)
- Employee discounts
- Identity theft and legal plans
- Medical and dental coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous PTO/sick time
- 9 paid holidays
