Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT) - Navigate

Job Description

Job Description

Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT) – Navigate

Position Summary
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking an Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT) to support adults experiencing psychosis by providing education, individualized support, and resiliency-building strategies designed to help clients understand their illness and work toward recovery.

About Us
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or an equivalent degree.
• One (1) year of experience working with the adult mental health population.
• Intermediate to advanced counseling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and develop trust with a diverse population.
• Ability to conduct interviews and work effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Mental Health or Social Services from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience working with the adult mental health population.
• Experience providing mental health education, counseling, assessments, or treatment planning.

Duties and Responsibilities
Individual Resiliency Training & Client Support

• Assist clients in identifying strengths needed to achieve their goals.
• Teach clients strategies and skills to build resiliency while coping with psychosis and staying on track with their lives.
• Provide a minimum of weekly individual sessions using Navigate Education IRT modules.
• Evaluate client progress and document services appropriately.

Treatment Planning & Team Collaboration

• Participate in the collaborative treatment planning process.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other providers and community stakeholders.
• Participate in client assessments and treatment planning as appropriate.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities          

• Maintain timely and accurate progress notes, referrals, and assessments.
• Complete required documentation related to client services.
• Attend required trainings and obtain required certificates.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervision & Professional Development

• Receive a minimum of one hour of weekly supervision from the Director/Team Leader.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Follow applicable confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, ethical standards, and practice standards.

Additional Duties

• Maintain familiarity with the Baker and Marchman Acts.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with providers and community stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Intermediate to advanced counseling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral communication, writing, and computer skills.
• Ability to build rapport, develop trust, and conduct effective interviews.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with providers and community stakeholders.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of client education, medication compliance, community resources, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Ability to appropriately respond to physically or verbally aggressive clients.

Physical Demands

• Position requires direct interaction with clients in a mental health treatment setting.
• May involve working with clients experiencing behavioral or emotional distress.
• Ability to safely respond to challenging client behaviors as required by the position.

Working Conditions

• Navigate program environment serving adults with mental health needs.
• Frequent interaction with clients, treatment team members, providers, and community stakeholders.
• Position is classified as OSHA Class III.
• Community-based activities and travel may be required.

Performance Standards
Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Consistent delivery of weekly individual IRT sessions.
• Effectiveness in helping clients understand psychosis and develop resiliency strategies.
• Progress toward client-identified goals.
• Accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Effective participation in treatment planning and team meetings.
• Compliance with confidentiality, client rights, abuse reporting, ethical, and practice standards.
• Professional collaboration with providers, clients, families, and community stakeholders.

Schedule & Work Details
Full-Time Position
Schedule: Monday – Friday (hours may vary based on organizational needs)
Location: In-person (Delray Beach, FL) / community-based as required
Pay: $23.50 per hour

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

Additional Information
Background check required
Drug-free workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.

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