Psychosocial Rehabilitation Tech I

FCC Behavioral Health•Poplar Bluff, MO

About The Position

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technicians facilitate and deliver treatment services according to an established schedule of structured program activities. They help ensure a therapeutic environment that is productive, meaningful, and appropriate for the people served within the treatment setting. This posting describes qualification levels I through III; movement between levels requires an application that is completed, signed, and approved. Level I requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the possession of—or ability to obtain—a Missouri Class E Chauffeur’s Driver’s License, and meeting FCC Behavioral Health’s minimum requirements for clinical privilege. Level II requires meeting Level I requirements and completing the employment and/or training requirements listed in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician Level II Criteria on SharePoint. Level III requires a bachelor’s degree in a human service field, an associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support, at least four years of qualifying experience with a high school diploma or equivalent, or Level II qualifications plus completion of the employment and/or training requirements listed in the Level III criteria on SharePoint. Qualifying experience must involve delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities, and include at least one of the following: providing rehabilitation/habilitation and recovery/resiliency-focused individual or group services; teaching and modeling coping and management skills while encouraging natural supports; helping individuals find and maintain housing or employment or function appropriately in family, school, and community settings; or assisting individuals to achieve goals in their individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

For Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
For Level I: Possess or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Chauffeur’s Driver’s License.
For Level I: Meet FCC Behavioral Health’s minimum requirements for clinical privilege.
For Level II: Meet Level I requirements and complete the employment and/or training requirements listed in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician Level II Criteria on SharePoint.
For Level III: Have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field, an associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support, at least four years of qualifying experience with a high school diploma or equivalent, or meet Level II qualifications and complete the employment and/or training requirements listed in the Level III criteria on SharePoint.
Qualifying experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
Qualifying experience must include at least one of the specified rehabilitation/habilitation, recovery/resiliency, coping-skills, community-functioning, or individualized treatment-plan support activities.
Complete, sign, and obtain approval for an application to move from one PSR Tech level to another.

Responsibilities

Monitor and facilitate group activities according to the program schedule, using materials that engage people served.
Work alongside people served on work that is important to their community.
Assist people served in meeting current treatment-plan goals and objectives by using the staff interventions outlined in the plan.
Assist with transportation to and from scheduled activities and, as needed, to and from people served’s homes.
Coordinate crisis intervention services as needed.
Monitor people served and report physical or emotional changes to the appropriate staff members.
Complete required documentation within program guidelines.
Adhere to applicable evidence-based practice models.
Maintain working knowledge of diagnostic criteria for substance use and/or mental disorders.
Communicate information orally, effectively, and accurately.
Help ensure the program operates within the agency’s certification standards (CARF, DMH) and strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
Perform other job duties and special projects as assigned.