Child/Adolescent-Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Counselor - PRP Contractor

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program CounselorAugust Rose Health Center's community-based psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) offers children and adults with mental illness a range of rehabilitation services that focus on emotional well-being, recovery, and resource connection including mental health service connection, housing, and entitlements coordination. The PRP programs services are person-centered, strength-based, and recovery-oriented, and are provided at a frequency and intensity that meets each client's individual needs. The PRP program is CARF accredited and designed to facilitate independence and community engagement, using leading-edge and evidence-based practices that consider each person's strengths, needs, desires, abilities, health, and safety.The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Counselor works to assist individuals with mental illness to reach a higher level of independence. Services which are provided are individualized and based upon a detailed needs assessment that is conducted on each consumer. The PRP Counselor provides support with accessing and coordinating benefits, services and community-based resources. PRP services are provided on-site, within the home, and in the community. The consumer receives assistance with learning and developing improved daily living skills (i.e. personal hygiene, organizational skills, time management skills, nutrition, and money management), as well as working towards achieving healthy coping mechanisms.ResponsibilitiesPRP Counselor will facilitate services at a minimum of 4 contacts (for children & adolescents) per month. Services will be a minimum of 30 minutes per contact.PRP Counselor will work and collaborate with families and professionals to coordinate services with other agencies and programs in the best interest of the individual.PRP Counselor is responsible for the development and annual review of individual rehabilitation plans, DLA-20 assessments, and individual safety plans.PRP Counselor will document all contact, interaction, and interventions including dates, locations, and types of contact.PRP Counselor will summarize the client's progress monthly regarding:Goal progress, regression, and other achievementsIf applicable, changes in rehabilitation goals or services requestedReferral to and collaboration with external resources and providersPRP Counselors assist clients with working on their individualized rehabilitation plan goals in the following areas to assist the client with the restoration of skills:8 Dimensions of wellness – Social, Occupational, intellectual, financial, environmental, physical, spiritual, and emotionalSelf-care skills--hygiene, nutrition, self-administration, and compliance with medicationSocial skills--community integration activities, interactive skills with peers and authority figures, developing natural support, and supporting the child's participation in community activitiesIndependent living skills--maintenance of personal living space, community awareness, mobility skills, money management, and accessing available entitlementsHealth and wellness promotion and training in nutrition, exercise, and dental careRelapse prevention education in the home and in the communityEntitlements coordinationFacilitate the client's participation in the monthly on-site group meetings to encourage peer socialization and the development of coping strategies/techniques.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExperience in behavioral health assessments, treatment/discharge planning, and evaluation of outcome-based system measuresExtensive knowledge of community-based resources that support the emotional health and recovery of clients servedProfessional communication and collaboration skills and relationships across disciplines, settings, and situationsExperience with independently taking on new tasks and responsibilities in a proactive wayAbility to interact in a virtual environmentStrong writing skills and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsStrong problem-solving skillsEffective computer skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointMinimum Requirements:CPR/First Aid certificationOne year or more of experience working with children and adults in a community settingExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong time-management and organizational skills,Computer literacyKnowledge of community resourcesAbility to work independently and on a teamReliable transportation and a valid driver's license