Adult Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
About The Position
BHSN is seeking an Adult Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist to provide education and training to individuals with serious mental illness. The specialist works with clients to develop problem-solving skills, enhance self-esteem, and build relationship skills in support of recovery. The role includes identifying community opportunities for social interaction, supporting psychoeducational activities and groups, transporting clients to appointments as needed, participating in care planning and coordination, and responding to assigned immediate crises. The specialist must understand and follow Crisis Team, agency, and regulatory policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or GED.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health diagnoses.
- Valid New York State driver’s license.
- Reliable transportation for local and regional travel.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in behavioral science or bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related mental health field.
Responsibilities
- Identify healthy community opportunities for individuals to socialize and interact, and promote these opportunities as directed by the care team.
- Assist with and support psychoeducational activities and conduct groups that teach consumers about mental health, wellness, and self-help using a recovery-based approach.
- Transport clients to and from appointments as needed.
- Provide child-minding services for consumers in the agency lobby, as needed, so they can participate in treatment services.
- Understand and follow the Crisis Team policy and procedure manual and agency and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Participate in care planning and coordination meetings to facilitate the care process.
- As assigned, see individuals experiencing an immediate crisis to curtail emergency visits and/or inpatient admissions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Personalized health coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- Community discounts.
- Loan forgiveness.
- Training opportunities.
- Coaching for professional growth.
- Opportunities for growth within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
