Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner

Full-time Regular Ronkonkoma, NY, US Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually Mission Statement: “ T o empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”. MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Compensation: $50,000-$52,000 per year (based on level of credentials) Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Hours: 37.5 hours/week; daytimes, occasional evenings Start Date: Immediately Position Description: A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities. The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program. Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities: Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply. Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma Sound communication and organizational skills Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed. Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply. Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus Paraprofessional staff include the following: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Other Individuals who are at least 18 years old, possess at least a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, and demonstrate 6 months professional and/or personal experience in a mental health or human services field Professional staff include the following: Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT & CAT-LP) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT & MFT-LP) Licensed Master Social Worker Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC & MHC-LP) Licensed Psychoanalyst Licensed Occupational Therapist Pastoral Counselor Physician (MD or DO) Psychoanalyst Registered Professional Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply. Our full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage 403b Retirement Plan Paid vacation Floating Holidays Personal time off Mileage Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Mission Statement: “ T o empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”. MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Position: Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner Compensation: $50,000-$52,000 per year (based on level of credentials) Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Hours: 37.5 hours/week; daytimes, occasional evenings Start Date: Immediately Position Description: A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities. The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program. Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities: Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply. Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma Sound communication and organizational skills Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed. Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply. Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus Paraprofessional staff include the following: Certified Peers Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Other Individuals who are at least 18 years old, possess at least a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, and demonstrate 6 months professional and/or personal experience in a mental health or human services field Professional staff include the following: Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT & CAT-LP) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT & MFT-LP) Licensed Master Social Worker Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC & MHC-LP) Licensed Psychoanalyst Licensed Occupational Therapist Pastoral Counselor Physician Assistant Physician (MD or DO) Psychiatrist Psychoanalyst Psychologist Registered Professional Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health discipline and two years’ experience is required. Candidates with Master’s degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply. Our full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage 403b Retirement Plan Paid vacation Paid sick time Floating Holidays Personal time off Mileage Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Daytimes and occasional evenings 37.5 hours per week #J-18808-Ljbffr ADP, Inc.