Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor

Compensation Range: $17/hr - $19/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement tuition costs and text books.

Overview:Using a one to one and group person-centered counseling model Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) program seeks to improve the functioning of individuals living with mental health diagnoses histories of chemical and alcohol dependence or physical disabilities helping them achieve personal goals in the areas of recovery employment or independent functioning. Under the supervision of the Program Director the CORE Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist will provide CORE services to HARP eligible clients primarily for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) The CORE Counselor may also provide additional services such as CPST and empowerment services as needed based on the candidates licensing and/or credentialing. Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is designed to assist an individual in improving their functional abilities to the greatest degree possible in settings where they live work learn and socialize. Rehabilitation counseling skill building and psychoeducational interventions provided through PSR are used to support attainment of person-centered recovery goals and valued life roles. CORE services are intended to contribute to the reduction of unnecessary hospitalization/ institutional level of care and improved societal integration of those served. Service delivery is designed to be flexible and individualized and is focused on the promotion of skill development and identification of community supports in order to overcome deficits related to function and motivation.

Responsibilities:Collaborating with clients case manager or treatment team in determining the steps needed in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery Address behavioral health barriers that would prevent client from pursuing employment and educational goals Assist client with skill development related to academic survival skills stress management self-advocacy in the educational setting. Assist client in developing skills related to the job application and interview process and soft skills related to employment. Provide support in navigating application enrollment registration and financial aid processes Connect client to job training and educational programs available in the community disability rights and resources tutoring mentoring services and social supports Facilitate Psychosocial Rehabilitation Groups if needed Support clients vocational/educational choices and assist them in choosing a job that matches their strengths overcoming job-related anxiety by reviewing job applications and providing interview tips. Keep progress notes and develop Individualized service plan based on clients vocational/educational interests Hold case conferences as needed Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Based on a new hires credentialling or licensing. Opportunities to provide other CORE services such as Empowerment Peer Services or CPST Services may be available.

• Bachelors degree; or relevant experiences in supporting individuals pursuing educational/vocational goal
• Experiences with serving people with mental illness alcoholism or substance use
• preferred English/Spanish

The following additional competencies are viewed as important to success in this position:

• Experience or sensitivity to working with individuals or families who have issues of mental illness substance use justice involved homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS
• Ability to use data to inform clinical and administrative decision making
• Ability to apply population health and Continuous Quality Improvement principles to work
• Must be able to remain in stationary position 50% of the time.
• Frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets paperwork office machinery retrieve clients from waiting area etc.
• Frequently stoops bends or reach to access files or retrieve other documents.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator copy machine and computer printer
• Frequently communicates (exchanges information converse with express oneself to) with subordinates vendors supervisors community at large clients regarding treatment management incidents reporting advertise services.
• Must be able to determine accuracy of reports (figures balances documentation such as case notes) perceive risk discern agitation of clients and deescalate any situation judge observe and assess situations germane to residence/case management operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; articulation and instruction of policy procedure and practice.
• Frequently exchange information in communication with individuals who are agitated confrontational or difficult clients and staff from a variety of socio-economic cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Occasionally move position or put files weighing up to 10lbs.
• Occasionally required to traverse public transportation in order to attend meetings give presentations or meet with clients in community.
• Noise level is moderate
• This is Community based role with regulatory requirements.
• Must operate cell phone or other technology to maintain consistent engagement and response to supervisor co-workers clients community partners and other external care providers.
• Occasional to frequent exposure to clients with infectious diseases.