Rehabilitation Specialist (66263)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas•Greenbelt, MD

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas, Inc is a faith-based nonprofit organization with over 125 years of community service, providing housing, health care, and human services to empower self-reliance and inspire hope. The organization employs over 850 individuals and thousands of volunteers, delivering critical care and support across Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Carolinas. The Rehabilitation Specialist oversees the day-to-day operations of the Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP-A) for adults. This role, supervised by the Senior Director of Programs, involves providing clinical oversight, monitoring client progress, scheduling medical appointments, and developing individualized Residential Rehabilitation Plans. Additionally, the specialist actively participates in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising staff to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements

Hold and maintain a license as a mental health professional (LICSW or LCPC) or certification by relevant associations, such as the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CPRP) or the National Therapeutic Recreation Society.
Master's Degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, social work, therapeutic recreation, or a related field.
Experience in providing individualized services to individuals with mental illness, including treatment planning, client assessment, provision of rehabilitative services, monitoring of service delivery, and clinical documentation.
Proficiency in clinical documentation, monitoring of service delivery, and the ability to provide individualized services to persons who are mentally ill.
A valid driver's license and vehicle liability coverage are required and must be maintained for driving and/or transporting clients.
Acceptable criminal background check.
Negative drug screening.
Negative tuberculosis screening.
CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired and maintained once employed.

Responsibilities

Supervise a staff of three to five non-licensed individuals.
Conduct bi-weekly supervision with direct reports.
Review and, when necessary, assist in creating Individualized Residential Rehabilitation Plans tailored to the needs of individuals with chronic mental illness, in compliance with state and agency policies and procedures.
Ensure program compliance with state regulations and organizational policies.
Conduct regular audits to ensure the quality of services provided.
Serve as a liaison and consultant to residential providers, mental health professionals, medical staff, community agency workers, family, care providers, and others involved in program planning and conflict resolution.
Assess client performance and make recommendations for referrals.
Coordinate services with internal and external providers, participate in joint planning, assessment, and service delivery.
Offer crisis intervention services as necessary.
Work with advisory groups and human service planning agencies to develop and improve service opportunities.
Perform pre-screen assessments to determine client eligibility for services.
Establish and maintain client records as required by regulating agencies.
Participate in the fee determination and billing processes and in the collection of fees.
Attend in-house, program, staff, and training meetings as required.
Act as a liaison for clients temporarily being served by inpatient facilities or detention centers and participate in the development of aftercare plans.
Create discharge plans and provide follow-up services as required.
Carry out other duties as required.