Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Overview

• Support individuals in developing skills for community living and integration.
• Foster positive social, emotional, and educational development through tailored interventions.
• Provide hands-on training to build developmentally appropriate skills in diverse environments.
• Promote coping strategies and effective functioning within social environments.
• Enhance self-management of symptoms affecting daily living and routines.
• Re-establish social skills and achieve developmentally appropriate functioning.
• Document services provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups effectively.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide rehabilitation interventions in home and community environments.
• Assist individuals in developing interpersonal and social skills.
• Support individuals in managing symptoms affecting daily living.
• Facilitate inclusion and integration within community settings.
• Develop day-to-day competencies for home, school, work, or community environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participate in training and development programs as required.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in behavioral health settings.
• Experience with children’s mental health, addiction, or foster care services.
• Experience with adults in substance use disorder or serious mental illness services.
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.