Psychosocial Rehabilitation Tech I

FCC Behavioral Health•Poplar Bluff, MO

17h

About The Position

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technicians (PSR Techs) are responsible for facilitating and delivering treatment services according to an established schedule of structured program activities. PSR Techs shall ensure a therapeutic environment which is productive, meaningful and provided in a manner that is appropriate for the person(s)-served within the treatment setting.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, required
Possess or ability to possess a Missouri Class “E” Chauffeur's Driver’s License, required
Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in human service field
Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support
Minimum of four years of qualifying experience with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Qualifying Experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities.
Experience must include at least one of the following: Providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/ habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus; Teaching and modeling for individuals how to cope and manage psychiatric, developmental, or substance use issues while encouraging the use of natural resources/supports; Supporting individuals in their efforts to find and maintain housing, employment, and/or function appropriately in a family, school, and community; Assisting individuals to achieve the goals and objectives on their individualized treatment plan.

Responsibilities

Monitor and facilitate group activities in accordance to program schedule using group material that engage person(s)-served
Work side by side with person(s)-served to perform work that is important to their community.
Assist person(s)-served in meeting goals and objectives in current treatment plan by using staff interventions outlined in that plan.
Assist in the transportation of person(s)-served to and from scheduled activities and to and from person(s)-served home as needed
Coordinate crisis intervention services as needed
Monitor person(s)-served and report any physical and/ or emotional changes to the proper staff members.
Complete required documentation within program guidelines.
Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/ or mental disorders.
Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures
Other job duties and special projects as assigned.