UPMC·Hanover, Pennsylvania
The incumbent provides psychiatric rehabilitation services through individual and group activities, including assessment and the development of rehabilitation plans. They are responsible for implementing psychosocial programming and linking consumers to community mental health resources.
UPMC is hiring a Part-Time Nights, Psych Rehab Worker to support the Hanover Emergency Department. Hours are 7:00pm-7:00am during the week Every 3rd Friday and Saturday required Every other holiday required Previous behavioral health experience is preferred Purpose: The incumbent is primarily responsible for the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitation services, both facility and community based, through individual and group activities for an identified caseload, including conducting assessment activities and the development of rehabilitation plans.
Assists in development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of psychiatric rehabilitation group programming and psychosocial rehabilitation programming. Participate in interagency and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Team/Staff meetings as required. Assist consumers with identification, linkage and access to mental health and community resources. Maintains certification in First Aid/CPR and crisis management and responds appropriately in crisis situations. Educate consumers, family members and other support persons on an on-going basis about the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, problem solving strategies and the services delivery system. Provides psychiatric rehabilitation services in the community as necessary, with ability to work evenings and weekends to meet program needs. Works individually and in groups with consumers referred for Rehabilitation Services, providing comprehensive services consisting of assessment, identifying goals, plan development, interventions, and evaluation of progress. Provide direct mental health services to clients referred for Rehabilitation Services based on well-developed knowledge and understanding of psychiatric/mental health theory, principles of vocational rehabilitation, psychiatric rehabilitation, individual, group, and family counseling. Maintains accuracy and completeness of consumer records in compliance with program standards and state standards. Maintains all annual training topic and hour requirements as set forth in PR regulations.
A bachelor's degree OR an Associate's degree and 1 year work experience in mental health direct service OR a CPS certificate and 1 additional year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service OR a high school diploma or GED and 2 years work experience in human services which must include 1 year of mental health direct service Previous behavioral health experience is preferred
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Candidates must have a high school diploma with 2 years of human services experience, or an associate/bachelor degree with relevant mental health experience. Required clearances include Act 31, 33, 34, and FBI background checks.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.