What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist position at WES HEALTH SYSTEM?
SALARY: $43,000-$48,000, BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
- THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $1000 SIGNING BONUS, $500 AT THREE MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS AND ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT, ANOTHER $500 AT SIX MONTHS.
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF 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
- 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
- Assists 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
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
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
- Or A CPRP
- Drug and alcohol experience a plus
- 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
Salary : $43,000 - $47,000