Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

Resources for Human Development; Glassport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Company-Paid Training

Paid Training Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Leadership Development Programs

Job summary

Resources for Human Development seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker to support adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions in a long-term structured setting. You will work under supervision to help residents acquire and maintain skills for successful community transition.

You will participate in groups and individualized activities, promote recovery, and coordinate with therapists and staff to implement care plans.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months direct care experience with mental health, substance abuse, or forensic clients.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• State police clearance required.
• Pre-employment physical, TB and Hep B screening.
• Demonstrate psychiatric rehabilitation principles and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery principles with participants and stakeholders.
• Provide skill-building for recovery management and goal setting.
• Help identify supports and connect to peer recovery resources.
• Schedule appointments and navigate mental health services.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and aftercare planning.
• Demonstrate flexible scheduling to meet client needs.
• Advocate for member needs in medical and behavioral health areas.
• Use motivational interviewing to identify strengths and goals.
• Bridge physical and behavioral health care and document services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Motivational interviewing

Team oriented

Organizational skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 56 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to providing caring, effective and innovative services that empower people of all abilities to build a better life for themselves. Resources for Human Development (RHD) is a nonprofit organization with over 115 human service programs across the country and serving tens of thousands of people with effective programs supporting intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more.

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.

At Resources for Human Development, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker, you will work under the direction of the psychiatric rehabilitation 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. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker will work in collaboration with program therapists, psychiatric rehabilitation facilitator and residents to assist with the implementation of psychiatric rehabilitation plan of care to increase client skill levels through group facilitation and individualized psych rehab activities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

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.
• Valid driver's license
• State police clearance
• Pre-employment physical, TB and Hep B screening
• 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 engage residents in an effective, therapeutic and recovery-oriented interactions.

Schedule

• Full-Time

Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

Resources for Human Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.