Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate

About the Role

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate role is part of the Adult Mental Health (MH) Services Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. The position meets the regulation requirements of a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker and reports directly to the Program Director.

Schedule: FT (40 hrs) M - F 8A - 4:30P

Wage: $21.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and/or completes initial and ongoing assessments of individuals.
• Coordinates and/or develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans.
• Assesses, evaluates, and documents individual performance.
• Assists individuals to identify their abilities, strengths, and assets and helps them to recognize these strengths and use them to achieve their goals.
• Implements rehabilitation team decisions in all program settings and contributes to the team process.
• Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
• Transports individuals to community based activities.
• Learns and models the five principles of trauma informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Promotes cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Complies with the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) Code of Ethics and statements of rights.

Qualifications

Requires one of the following:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with academic concentration in an area relevant to the position.
• An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and one year work experience in mental health direct service.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive a passenger van.
• Ability to accompany individuals into the community and provide support and assistance while maintaining sensitivity to their rights and dignity.