Rehabilitation Specialist

St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester • New York, NY

4d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist helps clients cope with the effects of their disabilities as they relate to independent living. The role provides rehabilitation assessments and develops a strength-based psychosocial rehabilitation recovery approach focused on the whole person. It provides hands-on support and education in living skills, both individually and in groups.

The position participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and completes required documentation, including assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. It also develops curricula and facilitates group experiences on multiple topics. The Rehabilitation Specialist provides case management and housing-related services to residential clients to support their adjustment to and integration into the residence and the community. The position is located in Brooklyn, NY.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a therapeutic setting providing support services to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and database navigation.
• Documentation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to work in a busy, changing, multitasking environment.
• Organizational and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation assessments.
• Develop a strength-based psychosocial rehabilitation recovery approach focused on the whole person.
• Provide hands-on support with living skills and related education to clients individually and in groups.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Complete assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Develop curricula and facilitate group experiences on multiple topics.
• Provide case management and housing-related services to residential clients to facilitate adjustment to and integration into the residence and community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level