Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT PATH INC.
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

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 Rehabilitation Specialist will utilize a variety of approaches and interventions including the Boston University Approach to Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing to promote recovery within a site based program as well as provide successful community integration experiences. The Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist will also provide individualized support and skill teaching in the community to promote new role development. Additionally, they will assist individuals in gaining access to needed psychiatric, medical, social, residential, financial and other services appropriate for the individual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Rehabilitative Services.
• Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness or a co-occurring disorder. 
• Active Driver’s license and vehicle required.  
• Ability to use electronic health record required.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Maintain individual caseload under supervision of Program Manager
• Actively engage individuals in services including outreach visits at the individual’s home, crisis center or outpatient facility
• Engage and support individuals in all phases of the psychiatric rehabilitation process
• Assist individuals in developing and practicing the skills defined on their psychiatric rehabilitation plans which may include accompanying individuals to appointments, leisure activities or other activities of interest such as religious, educational or vocational activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Minimal in nature.

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