What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team at our program in Delaware County, PA.
Earn $18.45/hour
Work as part of a team providing individual and group psych rehab services to members of the program. Teach skills and assist members to reach their goals. Facilitate groups. Complete all documentation following established time frames, individual recovery plans, assessments and crisis/safety plans, as well as other documentation for assigned caseload. Provide crisis intervention as needed to individuals in service. Follow daily schedule for groups, coordination of the day, sign-in, community meeting and lunch. Attend monthly staff meetings and individual supervision 2 times per month. Attend at least 18 hours of psych rehab training yearly as required by state regulations. Attend any Merakey assigned trainings. Plan, schedule and facilitate small group trips into the community to work on goals of the individuals in service. Drive program members to and from program as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
BENEFITSMerakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number: 75599
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Requirements:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years work experience in mental health direct service, 1 year of which must be work experienceas aPRS.
- CPRP certification shall be attained within 2 years from the date of hire as a psychiatric rehabilitation specialist or
- ACPRP certification (preferred)
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