Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

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.