Resources for Human Development
Psych Rehab Worker
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania•Full-time
$18.45 hourly
$18.45 hourly
About the Job
PSYCH REHAB WORKER
- Regular Full Time
- Professional
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- 30+ days ago
- Requisition ID: 4192
Salary Range: $18.45 To $18.45 Hourly
Join Our Team!
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker provides mobile psychiatric rehabilitation services for adults with mental health disorders who are considered to be high utilizers of inpatient psychiatric hospitals. RHD 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. For bachelor's degree candidates the pay rate is $18.45/hourly and this is a full time job, benefits eligible, earning paid time off.
Major Responsibilities:
- 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 reconnecting 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 participants’ 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 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.
- Utilize electronic health records to document and bill for services through electronic record software
- Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Director.
Job Qualifications:
- Experience Required Depends on Level of Education:
- HS Diploma or GED - 3 Years of Mental Health Experience Required, or
- Associate's Degree - 1 Year of Mental Health Experience Required, or
- Bachelor's Degree - 1 Year or Mental Health Experience Preferred
- High School Diploma/GED is required
- An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- C.P.R.P. Certification preferred
- Valid Driver’s License/access to a vehicle
- Act 33/34 clearances
- FBI clearance as needed and Child Abuse Clearance
About Company:
RHD and Resources for Human Development Western PA are part of Apis Services, Inc.
About Resources for Human Development
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.
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.