Rehabilitation Specialist Lmsw, Lgpc, Cprp, Cfrp - Onsite

Our client is a growing mental health organization in Maryland and is devoted to helping individuals refine their purpose & restore holistic peace, balance, and wellness.

Its Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) is looking for Rehab Specialists to add to our team of passionate, caring, and reliable Professionals. We assure to offer our TEAM, work/life balance, professional development, growth opportunities, flexibility, and performance incentives. As a Holistic organization, we meet our clients where they are by offering comprehensive services to support their treatment: Individual, Family, and Group Therapies, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication Management, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and Addiction Services.

REHABILITATION SPECIALIST ROLE SUMMARY

• Provide oversight for the daily program of rehabilitation services;
• Provide training and supervision to direct care staff during their initial orientation and throughout their tour of service;
• Educate direct care staff on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate to the goals identified in the Individual Rehabilitation Plan and how to appropriately document such services;
• Review documentation of services, assessments, IRPs, summaries, and reports;
• Responsible for the documentation and maintenance of client’s clinical records
• Responsible for initiating the Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) and/or Individual Treatment Plans (ITP)
• Works in collaboration with the program director and the direct service staff to review IRPs
• Conducts Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) at minimum, every three (3) months for children, and every six (6) months for adults
• Works in collaboration with the program director and the Administration’s ASO to prepare discharge plans
• Ensures that the program provides rehabilitation activities directed toward the development or restoration of skills, including self-care and social skills
• Ensures that all services are age-appropriate, including group and self-directed leisure activities, both on-site and off-site
• Co-Facilitates Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings
• Provides assessment, counseling, community support, crisis/emergency, and social work treatment interventions in relation to psychiatric diagnosis
• Provides referrals to other public and private community agencies upon discharge of client for mental health support
• Available for twenty-four (24) hour on-call responsibility and flexibility to be present during crisis situations
• Develop and assure rehabilitation services that reflect and meet the needs of the individuals served by the program;
• Ensure the development of client-specific, culturally appropriate intervention strategies including goal setting, planning, and decision-making;
• Perform crisis intervention and complete Incident reports, as necessary;
• Participate in clinical training, treatment team meetings, and staff meetings;
• All other duties necessary to fulfill program operations

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU 

• Licensed mental health professional (LGSW, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW-C); or
• Rehabilitation counselor certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or
• Bachelor’s prepared certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner certified by the U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
• At least 2 years of direct care experience working with emotionally disturbed youth
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A self-starter with excellent client-relations skills

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Desire to work with a small member team of passionate client-centered professionals 
• A client-centered and organized approach to client care
• High level of integrity, patience, compassion, and care
• Problem solver and strong team-player 
• Professionalism in dealing with client-related pressure, unpredictability, and sensitive situations

• Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment with this agency
• Superb organizational skills and ability to guide, direct, or influence people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families.
• A client-centered and organized approach to client care.