Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:

A 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Psychosocial Rehab Specialist will utilize a variety of approaches and interventions including the Boston University Approach to Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing to promote recovery within a site based program as well as provide successful community integration experiences. The Psychosocial Rehab Specialist will also provide individualized support and skill teaching in the community to promote new role development. Additionally, they will assist individuals in gaining access to needed psychiatric, medical, social, residential, financial and other services appropriate for the individual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Rehabilitative Services.
• Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness or a co-occurring disorder.
• Driver’s license required.
• Ability to use electronic health record required.
• Basic Word and Excel skills desired.
• Good organizational skills.
• COVID-19 Vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Maintain individual caseload under supervision of Program Manager
• Actively engage individuals in services including outreach visits at the individual’s home, crisis center or outpatient facility
• Engage and support individuals in all phases of the psychiatric rehabilitation process
• Assist individuals in developing and practicing the skills defined on their psychiatric rehabilitation plans which may include accompanying individuals to appointments, leisure activities or other activities of interest such as religious, educational or vocational activities
• Link individuals to community resources and peer supports to promote community integration
• Collaborate with involved personnel in the community such as GED instructors, college professors, faith-based representatives, volunteer and employment supervisors as assigned by Program Manager
• Responsible for developing psychiatric rehabilitation and treatment plans, progress notes, annual psychosocial evaluations
• Ensure Value Based Purchasing parameters are achieved
• Consult and collaborate with all team members including psychiatrist on a regular basis
• Assist in the development and implementation of psychoeducation, domain related and support groups deemed beneficial by the Stakeholder Committee
• Develop effective crises sheets and plans for assigned individuals and revise as changes occur
• Take appropriate action during a medical incident including calling 911 in community, at the site or when an individual is calling from an alternate location
• Drive PATH vehicle for program reasons and follow protocols related to PATH vehicles
• Develop a graduation plan with assigned individuals as appropriate including linkages to clinical and support services
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Minimal in nature.