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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker Lehigh County
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Summary
Provides support to individuals with Mental Health or Co-Occurring issues in a site-based setting. These interventions are strengths based and focused on promoting recovery. This professional assists individual's to increase their functioning so they can be successful and satisfied in the environment of their choice with the least amount of professional intervention. This is done through direct and indirect skills teaching and the development of natural and formal supports.
**RHA will pay for your CPRP Certification**
Required Competencies
Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) -Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.
Setting Objectives and Goals-(Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Sets meaningful, challenging performance objectives with clear measures of success for themselves and team.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work-(Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
Managing Performance (Supported by Think Win Win) - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance. Uses personal influence to encourage and support.
Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) -Share's information. Listens and involves others. Clearly Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members; encourages reasonable risk taking.
Managing Stress-(Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations
Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring)-Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions
Following Policies and Procedures- Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
Meeting Basic Work Expectations-Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.
Essential Job-Related Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitations services, including recovery, stigma, health and wellness, and personal development. Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and revision to the Functional Assessment and Person-Centered Plan.
Supports the individuals in the development of various skill building activities.
Monitor's utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and aligned with the individuals identified Person Centered Plan.
Provide counseling and guidance to individuals to effectively deal with problems and develop positive relationships.
Assist with access of community resources in accordance with the individual's personal goals for community involvement
Prepare and complete all necessary documentation, including 90-day reviews, activity notes, procedure documentation for admission, incident reports, continued stay information, and miscellaneous paperwork/reports within required timeframes as requested
Utilize safe crisis management techniques to manage situations involving agitated and/or hostile behaviors, without the use of physical restraints.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders. Ensures stakeholder satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication. Maintains regular, proactive communication with key stakeholder groups, and builds new relationships as needed to further the company's mission and vision.
Directs Communication with Management and Executives. Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with corporate executives. Notifies Supervisor immediately of events that could significantly impact unit or company.
Identifies and executes on growth opportunities. Identifies growth opportunities for the development of supports and services that are in alignment with the company's service array and mission.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.