Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Company: CareLink Community Support Services
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.DescriptionMobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist Company: CareLink Community Support Services For over 60 years, CareLink Community Support Services has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities to live in the community with dignity and independence. Our rehabilitation services and professional staff provide the support that people with serious mental illness, physical disabilities and other developmental challenges need to be active, productive members of their communities. Location: Springfield, PA 19064 (MPR Program) Pay Rate: $18.50 an hour Job Type: Full-time Available Shifts: 1st shift Monday through Friday (37.5 hours a week) Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid time off Holiday pay Bereavement leave 403 (b) retirement plan Long term disability Employee assistance program Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to employees Voluntary, employee paid benefit plans: Short term disability and Supplemental life insurance and AD&D Referral program Tuition reimbursementJob Description: This position is responsible for providing skill and support development to consumers in their living, learning, working, and social environment within the framework of a service plan. Essential Functions: Coordinates services and initial consumer contact with Case Manager at the anchor agencies. Provides skill development and support in a one-to-one relationship. Assists consumers in the development and implementation of long and short-term rehabilitation goals. Produces at least 16 hours of billable time per week. Develops specific, achievable, behavioral-based and objective goals that address the skill areas the consumer has identified. Assists in the development of strategies to enable consumers to meet their rehabilitation goals. Provides direct care skills training in activities of daily living. Consistently assesses, teaches, evaluates and supervises consumers' skills in their living, learning, working, and social environments. Prepares service plans, progress notes, case summaries and other related paperwork in a timely manner. Organizes schedule in order to maximize face to face contacts. Completes assignments independently and within specified time frames. Provides accurate and detailed tracking of service units. Works flexible schedule to accommodate program and consumer needs. Participates in consumer meetings with other service providers. Transports consumers as necessary/appropriate. Provides service to a caseload of ten consumers. Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.Other Functions: Attends and participates in regular supervision. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Performs job within framework of agency, site, and professional standards. Participates in staff meetings and training programs. Attends and participates in agency events. Adheres to agency/site policies and procedures including HIPAA requirements. Cooperates and coordinates with Regional Director on all operational issues. Projects a positive attitude and image to staff, participants, family members, and outside contacts. Uses appropriate communication channels. Completes assignments independently and within specified time frames. Participates in achievement of agency objectives, goals, and mission. Displays motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness/disabilities. Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of people served. Displays ability to take direction. Demonstrates knowledge of basic principles and methods of clinical psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation. Follows agency dress code. Adheres to supervisor's requests. Cooperates with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency. Contributes to the growth and development of services. Shows initiative and demonstrate good judgement. Follows instructions accurately and thoroughly. Works as scheduled to assure coverage. Performs job in a safe manner. Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner.Qualifications: Required Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree and 2 years work experience in mental health direct service, 1 year of which must be work experience in PRS. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver's License. CPRP certification shall be attained within 2 years from the date of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of psychotropic medications preferred. Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation required. Motivation, interest and ability to work empathetically with people who have mental illness required. Ability to work independently and effectively handle multiple tasks required. Ability to work as a leader required. Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of consumers required. Ability to handle confidential information required. Ability and willingness to drive agency car/van required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments. Ability to exercise judgment.PM21PI208429912

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