Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker
Company: WES Health System
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB TITLE: Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Worker GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
facility based and/or in the community as assigned. 2. To provide
groups/unit to enhance an individual’s knowledge to develop,
enhance and retain skills and competencies in living, learning,
working, and socializing. 3. To 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. 4. To
support PRS staff with service provision; participate in the
development of individualized rehabilitation plans, group
facilitation and daily documentation. 5. Provide goal directed
community integrative activities to support the development of
participant leisure and social skills. 6. To provide support and
direction to overall program planning and development. 7. To ensure
the safety and wellbeing of program participants and staff. 8. To
support the maintenance of a safe and open environment. ESSENTIAL &
CORE FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides and facilitates individual’s skill
development and support which includes daily living, socialization,
educational/vocational supports and opportunities, and
leisure/recreation activities planning to include community
integration and community connections. 2. Primary responsibility
for facilitation of groups, individual supports to members and
documentation. 3. Assists with special projects, reports and
program planning 4. Provide support in program planning and
development sessions as well as practice guidelines and standards
5. Maintains and monitors an assigned caseload of individual. 6.
Participates in the analysis and identification of service delivery
gaps, changes and problems under the guidance of the supervisor. 7.
Participates in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with
identifying individuals and resources that can provide direct
support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis. 8.
Establishes and maintains liaisons with other service providers to
promote program coordination and enhance individual services. 9.
Participates in relevant training to enhance professional growth,
and development with an emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation
services and evidence-based practices. 10. Provide supplemental
coverage and/or fill-in for other programmatic services as needed
11. Serves as an advocate and encourages individuals to assume a
proactive role in their rehabilitative process, including a mastery
of skills. 12. Attends staff and other meetings as they relate to
the individuals and their overall growth and development. 13.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as they relate to the
overall enhancement of program service delivery. 14. May require
crisis intervention for emergency situations. ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs other duties and special projects
assigned. PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Associates degree and One (1) year of work experience in the mental
health direct service, CPS certification one (1)year of
volunteering or paid, or high School diploma/GED and two years’
work experience in Human Services, which one year must be in mental
health direct services. OR CPRP certification. COMPETENCIES &
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Must have competent oral and written
communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and able to
work 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. Must be available for local travel.
Participation in on call coverage as applicable. May be required to
report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & RELATIONSHIPS: 1. The individual is
to be supervised by the Program Manager /Lead Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Specialist PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb
stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste
or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
GENERAL SIGN OFF: The employee is expected to adhere to all agency
policies and to act as a role model in adherence to agency
policies. I have read and understand this explanation and job
description. Print Name: ____________________________ Signature:
____________________________ Human Resources/Management Signature:
_______________________ Date: ________ Benefits Health Care Plan
(Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life
Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation,
Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short
Term & Long Term Disability
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