Psych Rehab Worker

What We Offer You:

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
• Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, vision, and dental for qualifying staff
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training

RHD Glassport LTSR is a long-term structured residential program serving eligible adult males between the ages 18 to 65 who are residents of Allegheny County and have been diagnosed with serious mental illness and substance use disorder, or dually-diagnosed with an intellectual disability. Residents may also have a forensic history. Psych rehabilitation worker will work under the direction of the psych rehab specialist to assist participants to choose, acquire, and maintain the skills they need to successfully transition in from using skills-based and strength-based techniques. PRW will work in collaboration with program therapists, psych rehab facilitator and residents to assist with the implementation of psych rehab plan of care to increase client skill levels through group facilitation and individualized psych rehab activities.

Duties and 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 re-connecting 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 participant’s 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 the 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 record to document and bill for services through electronic record software
• Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Director.

Qualifications

HS diploma/ GED minimum, bachelor's preferred. 

Minimum of 6 months direct care experience with clients with mental health, substance abuse or forensic issues.

Knowledge/Skills

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation principals

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with staff and participants.

• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

• Demonstrate good organizational and time-management skills.

• Able to support and implement RHD and unit values and beliefs.

• Able to engage residents in an effective, therapeutic and recovery-oriented interactions.

Other Requirements/Certifications

• Valid driver's license

• State police clearance

• Pre-employment physical, TB and Hep B screening