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Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Company: Allegheny County Careers
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 08/28/2023
Job Categories: Social & Human Services, Education, Real Estate, Counseling

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Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist
<div class="input-group"> Position Title: Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist <div id="MainContent_noresults"> Salary: $20.0000 per hour How to Apply: Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application. <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> Minimum Requirements: <ul><li>High School Diploma AND one (1) year of related experience in mental health, social work, human services, or a medical field. Prior experience working in the mental health field or in a correctional setting is preferred. </li><li>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.</li></ul> Must show proof of a current CPR/BLS certification prior to appointment. Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. </div> Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist reports directly to the Director of Mental Health Programs and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary Behavioral Health treatment team and other sub-departments within the Healthcare Services department. The Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist provides supportive psychosocial rehabilitative services and support to adult incarcerated persons experiencing behavioral health needs. This support is provided through the holistic provision of psychoeducation (individually and in a group setting) services and therapeutic interaction, including engagement with the incarcerated population, de-escalation, and crisis management. Overview: Duties: <ul><li>Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients while asserting ethical boundaries.</li><li>Participates in the implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans.</li><li>Provides psychosocial rehabilitative services, individually and in groups, utilizing the recovery model of care.</li><li>Supports the interdisciplinary team by coordinating milieu rosters, appointments, releases of information, and care.</li><li>Completes physical checks and monitors patients for unusual behavior.</li><li>Reports observations to the appropriate staff and records in the electronic health record accordingly.</li><li>Maintains patient information within the electronic health record.</li><li>Assists patients with dressing, grooming, and bathing if clinically indicated.</li><li>Provides incarcerated individuals with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitative care as directed by the nursing and healthcare staff.</li><li>Measures vital signs and performs routine procedures (i.e., collecting laboratory specimens, checking blood glucose, etc.)</li><li>Organizes, supervises, and encourages incarcerated individuals’ participation in counseling and other activities.</li><li>Assists in interviewing patients upon admission and records information.</li><li>Involves other correctional professionals & refers patients for additional services if needed.</li><li>Follows all procedures to maintain the safe provision of services within the institution.</li><li>Participates in treatment team meetings with other members of the Mental Health Department.</li><li>Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal regulations.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: <ul><li>Tenants of behavioral health practices: recovery models, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, case management.</li><li>Techniques and best practices to monitor and assist patients with mental health issues.</li><li>Psychosocial rehabilitation practices and principles.</li><li>Clinical documentation.</li></ul> Skill in: <ul><li>Microsoft Office products (i.e. Microsoft Office Software, Outlook, etc.)</li><li>Electronic Health Records.</li></ul> Ability to: <ul><li>Perform crisis intervention with behavioral health patients.</li><li>Interact with the incarcerated population in a patient, professional manner.</li><li>Seek creative solutions to enhance, develop, or augment services/programs within the institution.</li><li>Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and colleagues.</li><li>Perform physical tasks associated with inmate care.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.</li><li>Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment.</li><li>Work shifts within a 24/7 facility.</li><li>Maintain a detail-oriented focus and accuracy in completing work tasks.</li><li>Demonstrate strong problem-solving & organizational skills.</li></ul> #INDSJ Residency: Not required to live in Allegheny County Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates. <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=1270" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> </div>

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