Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (Group Facilitator)

Brightli•Columbia, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing day-to-day services under the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) program, in accordance with State Regulatory directives, to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. This role involves facilitating PSR education sessions, performing orientation, education, referral, and record-keeping functions, and participating in team planning. The specialist also plans, organizes, and facilitates groups, outings, or other activities to accomplish program objectives, and serves as an advocate for clients in the implementation of treatment plans under supervision. Additionally, the role includes operating a vehicle for client transportation and business needs, and demonstrating interest in the company's long-term and short-term goals.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment history.
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date: CPI for Residential programs Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs
Completion of “Direct Service Expectations” within 30 Days of employment.
Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
Growth and Development form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.
Privileging and Credentialing form (CPRC only) within thirty (30) days of employment.
Within the first year of employment, receive training on: Signs and symptoms of disability related illnesses, Working with families and caretaker of clients receiving services, Rights, roles, and responsibilities of client and families, Client self-help skills, Individual treatment plans, Basic principle of assessment, Special needs and characteristics, Philosophy of community support approach, Suicide awareness/precaution, Quality assurance, Infection control, Philosophy, values, and objectives of CPRC, Behavioral management/crisis intervention, Issues/involuntary hold
Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health services.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.
Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness in residing in the community and how to access the various community resources available.
Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses and substance abuse.
Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.
Capability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to produce clear and concise reports.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitors premises to ensure that all safety and sanitation requirements are being maintained.
Maintains a standard of behavior that is at all times consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.
Ensures that all program expectations and curfews are adhered to, and report behaviors which may assist in CPRC team.
Facilitate PSR education sessions, under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or PSR Supervisor.
Performs orientation, education, referral, record keeping functions, and participate in team planning.
Plans, organizes and facilitates groups, outings or other activities to accomplish program objectives.
Serves as an advocate to the client in the implementation of treatment plan, under the directions of CPRC Clinical Supervision and/or PSR Supervisor.
Attends scheduled staff meetings.
Serves as an appropriate role model for clients.
Operates the van and/or vehicle for client transportation and business needs.
Demonstrates interest in long term and short -term goals and objectives of the company.
Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, and/or Executive Team member.