What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Specialist (LGPC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LCPC) position at Treasure Health?
Treasure Health Systems is currently searching for a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to work within our Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. Our candidate must have at least two to three years of experience working with an adult with a mental health diagnosis.
The Rehabilitation Specialist advises the Program Coordinator of PRP Services regarding the development and implementation of rehabilitation services that reflect the needs of the minors being served by the program.
Assume overall responsibility for rehabilitation services, including:
- Developing and assuring that the rehabilitation services meet the needs of the individuals served by the program;
- Providing oversight of the daily schedule of rehabilitation services;
- Educating Rehabilitation Counselors on how to document the correlation between rehabilitation activities and the goals identified in the Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
- Develop and implement a regular calendar of PRP On-Site Group Activities based on a curriculum designed to address targeted skill areas (e.g. Social Skills, Anger Management Skills, Semi-Independent Living Skills, etc.)
- Conduct and/or assign staff to conduct therapeutic group activities for children enrolled in the PRP.
- Complete comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Assessments for children approved for PRP services.
- Develop and/or assign the development of Individualized Rehabilitation Plans (IRP) based on the specific strengths, skills, and needs of children enrolled in the PRP.
Supervise Rehabilitation Coordinator, providing education, support, and regular monitoring to:
- Ensure that IRPs written by the Rehabilitation Coordinator is individualized, measurable, and appropriate for the person for whom it is written.
- Ensure that the Rehabilitation Coordinator understands how to implement the IRPs and prescribed goals for assigned clients.
- Ensure that the Rehabilitation Coordinator completes their assigned in-home or community-based visits each month.
- Ensure that information regarding each child’s participation and progress is accurately reflected in the record through contact notes, monthly progress summary notes, and quarterly IRP reviews.
- Work with the Program Coordinator of PRP Services to create and implement a monthly PRP activity schedule, including Group Psychotherapy sessions and PRP group activity sessions.
- Provide case management, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and advocacy for individuals receiving PRP services.
- Work with other inter-and intra-agency professionals to coordinate services for children enrolled in the PRP.
- Maintain and ensure appropriate and timely communication with other Mental Health Professionals working with children enrolled in the PRP to ensure efficient coordination of services.
- Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
- Ensure the completion of all requirements and timely submission of all paperwork necessary for Treasure Health Systems to submit and receive payment for services.
- Represent Treasure Health Systems, Inc. and the PRP program professionally on committees, at conferences, meetings, training, etc.
- Network with other professionals to promote Treasure Health Systems PRP.
- Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the department, facility, and agency.
- Carry out the mission, philosophy of care, and Treasure Health Systems, Inc policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The Rehabilitation Specialist must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC or LCSW-C) with a minimum of three years of experience working with emotionally disturbed youth.
The Rehabilitation Specialist must demonstrate proficiency in psychiatric rehabilitation assessments and Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
The employee must be able to educate, monitor, supervise and support direct care staff in the PRP.
The Rehabilitation Specialist should have experience conducting individual and group psychotherapy for children and experience planning therapeutic group activities.
Supervision:
The Rehabilitation Specialist – PRP reports directly to the Program Coordinator or the Director.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently sit, climb, ascend, descend stairs, balance, taste, and smell. The employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
