Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor - Merchantville, United States - South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources Incorporated

South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources Incorporated

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Merchantville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

(REQ# 1444)

Responsibilities:

South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. (SJBHR) currently is seeking a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselors.

Under supervision, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for providing a variety of community support services for adults with mental illness, including but not limited to, rehabilitative, skill development, pre-vocational and psycho-educational services to assist and support consumers to achieve community integration and remain in an independent living setting.

Provides a minimum of 5 hours daily of direct face to face mental health rehabilitation services to consumers according to the consumer's individual rehabilitation plan, and documents observations, information and services provided.

Develops and maintains effective communications and relationships with other service providers to insure necessary supports for consumers are established and maintained.

Interviews consumers to obtain relevant information regarding work experience, education background, interests, and socioeconomic history. Coordinates training for consumers requiring varied rehabilitative, vocational and/or other related services.

Maintains current clinical records and all required documentation, reflecting activities associated with consumers in the program.

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelor's degree in a mental health,

or other appropriate human services related discipline. Experience in a community behavioral healthcare setting or certification as a psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner preferred.

Valid driver's license is required. Driver's abstract must meet insurance carrier's requirements.

Upon hire, must satisfactorily complete the SJBHR orientation and competency based adult mental health rehabilitation program training.

Specifications:

Supervisor: Community Support Specialist Coordinator
Location: Pennsauken-Home to Recovery
Status: Fulltime (40 hours per week)
Hours: Time varies depending on consumer needs

How to Apply:

All internal applicants should send their resume to the Human Resources Department in the Pennsauken Office.

SOUTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES, INC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER