Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Brightli • Independence, MO

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About The Position

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist provides day-to-day psychosocial rehabilitation services to support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in achieving treatment goals, improving community functioning, and building greater independence and overall wellness. The position facilitates educational and skill-building activities, assists with treatment plan implementation, coordinates client engagement opportunities, provides transportation as needed, and helps maintain a positive, recovery-focused environment.

The role involves direct client interaction, group facilitation, advocacy, documentation, and teamwork with clinical and interdisciplinary staff. The specialist builds supportive therapeutic relationships, encourages client recovery, and contributes to a compassionate and collaborative program environment. The position is based in Independence, Missouri, in the Adult Community Services department, and is full-time.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of responsible employment experience. They must meet background-screening and driving requirements and complete specified behavioral management training, ongoing training, and CPRC-specific credentialing and development within required timeframes. Physical work is primarily sedentary, with extended sitting, occasional brief walking or standing, repetitive documentation-related movements, and movement of light objects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of responsible employment experience.
• Knowledge of case management and psychosocial rehabilitation principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Understanding of mental health services, community resources, and challenges faced by individuals living with mental illness.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise documentation.
• Successful completion of criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint background screenings.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
• Valid driver's license in state of residency.
• Attain Behavioral Management training within 30 days of employment or at the first available class following hire.
• Attain 36 hours of training within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
• Attain required CPRC-specific credentialing and development requirements within designated timeframes.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health challenges and support recovery-focused services.
• At least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• At least 23 years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation education sessions under the guidance of clinical leadership.
• Plan, organize, and lead groups, community outings, and therapeutic activities that support client recovery goals.
• Advocate for clients and assist with implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Perform client orientation, education, referral coordination, recordkeeping, and team-planning activities.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships and serve as an encouraging role model for clients.
• Transport clients and perform business-related travel using agency vehicles as needed.
• Monitor the program environment for safety, cleanliness, and compliance with program expectations.
• Communicate observations and concerns to the treatment team to support quality client care.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Support organizational goals and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation at no cost for the employee and household.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture that promotes employee wellbeing and health.

What This Job Offers

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