Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

HealthPort • Salisbury, MD

2d • $40,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist plays a key role in supporting clients on their recovery journey. Using the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation—including empowerment, self‑determination, person-centered care, community integration, skill development, and a strengths‑based approach—the Specialist helps clients identify meaningful life goals and develop the skills, supports, and confidence needed to achieve them. This position includes shared responsibility for the caseload within a collaborative team environment.

This role is grounded in established Psychiatric Rehab principles, including:

Person‑Centered Planning: Services driven by each client’s goals, preferences, culture, and strengths.
Hope & Empowerment: Nurture belief in recovery, autonomy, and personal agency.
Strengths‑Based Approach: Identifying and building upon the individual capabilities of each client.
Self‑Determination: Supporting clients in making informed choices about their lives and care.
Skill Building & Competency Development: Teaching and reinforcing practical skills for independent living, wellness, social relationships, and community functioning.
Community Integration: Helping clients participate fully in community life in the least restrictive setting.
Healing-Centered Care: Ensuring physical and emotional safety, choice, trust, and collaboration.
Holistic Wellness: Addressing physical, emotional, social, and environmental aspects of health.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, maintain professional boundaries, and support recovery‑oriented care.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one to two years of experience working with individuals with behavioral health disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and develop person‑centered, strengths‑based recovery plans.
• Provide ongoing skill development interventions to support independence in daily living, social functioning, and community integration.
• Document progress, outcomes, and service delivery in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Deliver high‑quality, strengths-based services that align with HealthPort’s mission of providing sanctuary, support, and recovery‑oriented care.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy coping strategies, professionalism, and ethical practice.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers to promote holistic and integrated services.
• Support clients in managing their healthcare needs, including scheduling, follow‑ups, wellness planning, and health literacy.
• Conduct regular home visits to evaluate and reinforce safety, cleanliness, and daily living skills.
• Promote community inclusion by connecting clients with resources, educational opportunities, and natural supports.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• a comprehensive benefits package
• a 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) eligible employer and participates in other loan forgiveness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED