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| Req Code: | 2022:2522-006 |
| County: | Montgomery County, PA |
| FT/PT: | Full Time |
| Location: | 2522-Montco Air |
| Schedule: | Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm |
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Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.
We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist. The position has responsibility for providing Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PSR) facility based and/or in the community as assigned. Facilitate groups/units to enhance an individual's knowledge to develop, enhance and retain skills and competencies in living, learning, working and socializing. Help individuals receive the level of and/or have access to the services/supports they choose, so that an individual can live in the environment of their choice. monitor and track progress of individual's in assigned caseload; participate in the development of individualized rehabilitation plans. Other responsibilities include the following:
*Coordinate behavioral health care services to individuals; maintains and monitors an assigned caseload of individuals.
*Provide and facilitate individual's skill development and support which includes daily living, socialization, educational/vocational supports and opportunities, and leisure/recreation activities planning including community integration and community connections. Provide counseling if applicable.
*Maintain the clinical chart for the individual to include: assurance that written assessments are completed; preparation of written service or treatment plans; ensure documentation of services provided and respond to treatment.
*Conduct and participate in the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan (IRP), treatment planning, recovery, community integration, and case conferences with staff/natural supports and other agencies.
*Complete, maintain and submit required documentation. Develop, review, revise forms, procedures and standards of care according to accepted professional practice.
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*Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2 years work experience in mental health direct service, 1 year of which must be in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PSR). Master's degree required if position provides therapy.
*Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification required; must be obtained within two years of hire if not currently possessed.
*Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and able to complete a high volume of documentation in a fast-paced environment.
*Strong computer skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Knowledge of mental health system and supports.
*Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
Scope:
*Frequent talking and listening.
*Requires lifting and/or carrying and the ability to fold, kneel, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct client intervention.
*Must be available for local travel.
*May require crisis intervention for emergency situations.
*Participation in on call coverage as applicable.
*May be required to report to work during including inclement weather.
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