The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker - Mobile is responsible for providing Psychiatric Rehabilitation in the community as a one-on-one service of the Westmoreland Psychiatric Rehabilitation program. This position provides individualized teaching, training, and support to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Responsibilities include completing and updating assessments of needs and strengths required by the program, developing and leading psych educational programming, providing vocational and independent life skills training. The Psych Rehabilitation Worker-Mobile provides skill/resource development, counseling and encouragement to clients as they move into vocational or community-based activities of their choice; ensures that all clients receive the level of and/or have access to the services/supports they choose, and to monitor and track client progress of assigned caseload. This specialized program provides a safe and therapeutic environment, facilitating a client-centered focus on recovery. Rehabilitation workers provide services which are developed to assist individuals in reaching their optimal level of community integration.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in the development of individualized rehabilitation plans. Ensure that all client appointments are set in a timely fashion Follows Caregivers Policy on transportation Participates in the collection of data for the comprehensive quality assurance plan to evaluate the program. Document all in-patient hospitalizations to clients participating in the Psych Rehab program Completes all documentation according to OMHSAS and Program guidelines. Maintain a caseload Maintain a flexible schedule. May have to work evenings or weekend for orientation to community programs. Plan, organize, and implement individual goal directed activities Develops a client driven curriculum consistent with client needs and choices Responsible for calling and returning phone calls to various team members of your client caseload. Responsible for scheduling and attending team meetings and STAR meetings as needed. Complete and submit billing authorization for clients Document after each session a note that describes how it helps each client work towards his or her goal. Schedule and meet with supervision every two weeks to update on caseload and any other issues. Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Required Qualifications/Experience
High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Level of Education Two (2) years’ experience in human services, must include (1) year of experience in Mental Health direct service. Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings, flexibility in scheduling. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Experience in Healthcare setting.
License, Certification & Clearances
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state’s driver license department is required) Act 33 Clearance with renewal Act 34 Clearance with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal Child mandated court Reporting Training within 30 days of hire or transfer Must obtain Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) within two years of hire or transfer
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Heights
X
Confined Spaces
X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X
Mechanical Hazards
X
Use of Vibrating Tools
X
Operates Vehicle (company)
X
X
Operates Heavy Equipment
X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X
Rotates All Shifts
X
8 Hours Shifts
X
X
10-12 Hours Shifts
X
X
On-Call
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
X
X
Travel Between Sites
X
X
Direct Patient Care
X
X
Respirator Protective Equipment
X
Eye Protection
X
Head Protection (hard hat)
X
Hearing Protection
X
Hand Protection
X
X
Feet, Toe Protection
X
Body Protection
X
Latex Exposure
X
X
Solvent Exposure
X
Paint (direct use) Exposure
X
Dust (sanding) Exposure
X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
X
X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X
X
Mist Exposure
X
Wax Stripper (direct use)
X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Laser Exposure
X
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
X
X
Sitting
X
X
Walking
X
X
Climbing Stairs
X
X
Climbing Ladders
X
Standing
X
X
Kneeling
X
X
Squatting (Crouching)
X
X
Twisting/Turning
X
X
Keyboard/Computer Operation
X
X
Gross Grasp
X
X
Fine Finger Manipulation
X
X
Hand/Arm Coordination
X
X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X
<10#
Carry
X
<10#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
X
Seeing Near w/Acuity
X
X
Feeling (Sensation)
X
Color Vision
X
Hearing Clearly
X
X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
X
X
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
X
X
Reaching Forward
X
X
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
X
10-19#
20-29#
30->50#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
X
10-19#
20-29#
30->50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
X
10-20#
20->50#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
X
10-20#
20->50#
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.