Responsibilities

Pathways Center’s mental health adult rehabilitation services includes both Peer Support and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group (PSR-G). Both services are designed to help adults with mental health disorders or other behavioral health needs to optimize their personal, social, and vocational competency in order to live successfully in the community. Participation is determined by the needs of the person served.

The programs are designed for adults age eighteen years and older who have severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or co-occurring disabilities. The program provides structured activities within a Mental Health Peer Support and/or PSR-G (Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group) program that promotes socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills.

The responsibilities for the individual in this role will include but not be limited to the following:

· Assist the CPRP or CPS with the implementation of evidenced based clinical practices

· Participate in team staffing meetings and provide staff with operation update for Peer and PSR groups, new developments, referrals received, and upcoming events or outings.

· Develop reporting tools to reflect referrals, active and inactive client participation, and track recruitment efforts for the program.

· Document within required time frames to reflect interventions and the client’s progress towards his/her treatment goals

· Transport clients to and from the program as needed

· Assist with facilitating groups and community outings

· Assist the CPRP, CPS, or Case Manager in development of daily lesson plans to teach socialization, problem solving and coping skills; illness and medication self-management; prevocational skills and self-advocacy; and recreational activities/leisure skills that improve self-esteem and recovery

· Attend clinical supervision and professional development opportunities as applicable

· Develop and implement recruitment technics for continued growth of the Peer/PSR programs.

· Actively engage internal and external stakeholders to recruit new referrals.

· Thoroughly review program guidelines, criteria, and scope of services with clients and their families to ensure their understanding of services and treatment

· Complete timely progress reports that show client attendance, marketing and recruitment efforts, clients enrolled or discharged

Minimum Qualifications

· Minimum of at least 1 year experience working in a social services related field

· Ability to work within an electronic health record

· Bachelor’s degree in social services or in a related field

· Experience with computer software: Word Documents, Excel Spread Sheets, etc

· A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record