Counselor - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Overview

PROLOGUE JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Counselor - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)

General Description:

The PRP Counselor provides daily services to adults recovering from mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The PRP Counselor will work directly with individuals in developing service plans, providing psychoeducation, and providing skills training. The PRP Counselor works with individuals, 1:1 and in groups to assist them in choosing and obtaining personal goals and developing the skills necessary for independence and success in their environment of choice.

Schedule:

Full time, 40 hours weekly. This person reports to the Program Coordinator. FLSA:
Non-exempt.

Note:

An offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and verification with professional references.

• Complete contact notes, Individual Service Plans, Monthly Progress Notes, and other documents as needed and/or assigned.
• Assist individuals on goals and interventions as stated on the Individual Service Plan.
• Provide day program coverage (on-site services), facilitate groups, and develop group lesson plans.
• Carry caseload of individuals for rehabilitation.
• Ongoing communication with rehabilitation team, including Case Manager, Residential Rehabilitation Program, Health Home, and Supported Employment to ensure continuum of care.
• Provide off site services in environments of choice such as in the individual s home or in the community.
• Perform medication management as needed.
• Facilitate client appointments and complete follow-up paperwork.
• Utilize Electronic Health Record to record services and documentation.
• Utilize computer and systems for external and internal communication, time and attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by program supervisors.

• Drive Prologue vehicles.
• Assist clients with attending appointments (somatic, psychiatric, etc.).
• Physically assist clients with their personal mobility by working with wheelchairs, assisting with walkers, etc.

• Required Education, Knowledge and Skills to Perform
  
  Essential Job Functions:
  
  An associate s or bachelor s degree is preferred.
• Ability to work as a team player is necessary.
• A good driving record is required and is defined as having a valid driver s license with no more than 2 points.
• The ability to respect individual choice in the recovery process.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and intermediate computer literacy.

Full time. 40 hours weekly. This person reports to the Program Coordinator.

Note:

An offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and verification with professional references.