Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing day-to-day services under the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) program, in accordance with State Regulatory directives, to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Essential Job Functions:

• Continuously monitors premises to ensure that all safety and sanitation requirements are being maintained.

• Maintains a standard of behavior that is at all times consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.

• Insure that all program expectations and curfews are adhered to, and report behaviors which may assist in CPRC team.

• Facilitate PSR education sessions, under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or PSR Supervisor.

• Performs orientation, education, referral, record keeping functions, and participate in team planning.

• Plans, organizes and facilitates groups, outings or other activities to accomplish program objectives.

• Under the directions of CPRC Clinical Supervision and/or PSR Supervisor, serves as an advocate to the client in the implementation of treatment plan.

• Attends scheduled staff meetings.

• Serves as an appropriate role model for clients.

• Operates the van and/or vehicle for client transportation and business needs.

• Demonstrates interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.

• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, and/or Executive Team member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health services.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.

• Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness in residing in the community and how to access the various community resources available.

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses and substance abuse.

• Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.

• Capability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to produce clear and concise reports.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment history.

Supervisory Requirements: 

• None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.

• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:

  • CPI for Residential programs

  • Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs

• Completion of “Direct Service Expectations” within 30 Days of employment.

• Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.

• Growth and Development form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Privileging and Credentialing form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Within the first year of employment, receive training on:        

  • Signs and symptoms of disability related illnesses

  • Working with families and caretaker of clients receiving services

  • Rights, roles, and responsibilities of client and families

  • Client self-help skills

  • Individual treatment plans

  • Basic principle of assessment

  • Special needs and characteristics

  • Philosophy of community support approach

  • Suicide awareness/precaution

  • Quality assurance

  • Infection control

  • Philosophy, values, and objectives of CPRC

  • Behavioral management/crisis intervention

  • Issues/involuntary hold

• Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.

• Must be at least twent