Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

•             Competitive pay

•             Annual increases

•             Performance and longevity bonuses 

•             Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

•             Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

•             No-cost pension plan

•             Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision 

•             Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

•             Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

•             Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

•             Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Behavioral Health / Intellectual Disability (BH/ID) Specialized Team provides direct care including support, structure, assistance, skill training and therapeutic interventions, for service participants, in collaboration with BH/ID residential staff. Services are provided in the home and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2 years of mental health experience working with individuals in mental health and/or co-occurring settings
• 2 years of experience in human services, paid or unpaid, preferably with adults with psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities
• Active Driver's license required
  
  

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each service participant
2. Act as a role model at all times, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills
3. Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each service participant while maintaining a safe, supportive environment
4. Oversee, teach skills and actively assist in the completion of household chores ensuring the home is neat and clean at all times
5. Assist service participants in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan.  This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, and other activities of daily living.
6. Maintain ongoing communication with each service participant’s family/significant others utilizing diplomacy and tact and creating a welcoming environment
7. Coordinate, facilitate and engage in regular social activities with the service participants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .