Rehabilitation Generalist

People Encouraging People; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

People Encouraging People in Baltimore County, Middle River, MD, is seeking a Rehabilitation Generalist to plan and implement rehabilitation services for clients with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

The role requires coordinating care, conducting group and individual activities, and providing case management within an ACT framework. A Bachelor’s in mental health or equivalent experience is preferred, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field preferred.
• Three years equivalent work experience in mental health may substitute for education.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement rehabilitation program services for clients with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
• Design and conduct structured group and individual activities to meet client goals.
• Provide case management, coordination, supervision, and progress reporting.

Skills

On-the-job training

Driver's license

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health field

Three years equivalent work experience in mental health

Job description

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Rehabilitation Generalist

Full Time Full-Time Professional Baltimore County East, Middle River, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1318

Salary: $46,675.00 Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

Plan and implement rehabilitation program services for clients who have co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Acts as a facilitator and resource person to other staff, in areas of consultation to families and family education, illness management and crisis intervention. Performs other rehabilitation/supervisory duties as assigned by Program Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement program elements to meet the needs of clients in the areas of mental health, harm reduction, prevention, recovery, and other related mental health rehabilitation areas.
• Organize and conduct structured group and individual activities that address client’s goals for mental health.
• Provide consultation and materials to other staff members through clinical team meetings and individual conferences.
• Complete required documentation including, but not limited to, service and billing data, and clinical records.
• Participate in the Individual Treatment Planning process by assisting with client goal formulation, monitoring, and progress reporting.
• Perform direct service interventions as indicated in the ITP, and in coordination with other members of the treatment team.
• Assist in developing annual service goals and measuring and reporting progress.
• Identify the needs and sources(s) for resource materials and procure per Agency procedures.
• Establish and maintain communication and working relationships with other providers and leaders in the field to help assure resource availability and enhance the Agency’s working knowledge of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person’s life.
• Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
• Become an expert of the ACT philosophy and follow and maintain high fidelity to the ACT Model of Care.
• Complete the process of getting clients qualifying entitlements in a timely manner.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field preferred and/or three years equivalent work experience in mental health.

Skill Requirement : Two to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.

Job Requirements : Must have a valid drivers license. Must have a clean driving record.

Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision