The Pier LTSR Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facilitator provides psychiatric rehabilitation services, peer support, and tenant support services for individuals with mental health needs. This service may be provided in different settings including community-based support, Program participant's personal residence, a group home, program day services locations and other environments as needed.
Responsibilities/Duties
Utilize principles of recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation with participants, providers, and stakeholders.
Provide skill-building training and support in identified areas concern, 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 support needs including medical, and behavioral health, housing services.
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
Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by the Unit Director.
Required Experience
An associate degree and two (2) years' work experience in mental health direct service. One (1) year of which must be work experience as Psych Rehab Facilitator or;
A bachelor's degree and one (1) year work experience in mental health direct service or;
A High School Diploma and current CPRP certification with a minimum of four (4) years work experience in mental health direct service
Required Education
An associate degree and two (2) years' work experience in mental health direct service. One (1) year of which must be work experience as Psych Rehab Facilitator or;
A bachelor's degree and one (1) year work experience in mental health direct service or;
A High School Diploma and current CPRP certification with a minimum of four (4) years work experience in mental health direct service
Required Qualifications
Valid driver's license
State police clearance
Child abuse clearance
CPRP certification to be obtained within 2 years of hire
Program Summary
RHD PIER (Pledge for Independence, Empowerment, and Recovery) program seeks to provide a safe harbor where individuals are free to explore their strengths, abilities, and talents. Anchored to the belief that all human beings are worthy and valuable, we seek to illuminate the goodness of the individuals served through a commitment to providing dignified, individualized, trauma-informed, compassionate, holistic, exceptional, and diverse interactions. We will partner with each individual to set a course to create a life enriched by the joys of increased independence.
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran or disability status.
