Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

We are expanding and have exciting opportunities at Excellence Healthcare & PRP Services.

We are currently seeking dynamic and motivated Rehab Specialist for our PRP program to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Addiction exp. a plus!

Our Rehabilitation Specialist position provides person-centered support in a team environment to consumers both on-site at the program and in the community. The focus is on teaching skills both individually and in groups and accessing resources for resiliency, recovery and independent living and success in life. It includes assessing consumers’ needs and strengths, assisting with development of the rehabilitation plan, assessing progress, and maintaining the consumers’ medical record. Also included is meeting productivity measures and daily documentation requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and assure rehabilitation services that reflect and meet the needs of the individuals served by the program;
Ensure the development of client specific, culturally appropriate intervention strategies including goal setting, planning, and decision making;
Provide oversight for the daily program of rehabilitation services;
Provide training and supervision to direct care staff during their initial orientation and throughout their tour of service;
Educate direct care staff on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate to the goals identified on the Individual Rehabilitation Plan and how to appropriately document such services;
Review documentation of services, assessments, IRPs, summaries, and reports;
Perform crisis intervention and complete Incident reports, as necessary;
Participate in clinical training, treatment team meetings, and staff meetings;
All other duties necessary to fulfill program operations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Licensed mental health professional (LGSW, LGPC, LCPC or LCSW-C); or
Rehabilitation counselor certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or
Bachelor’s prepared certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner certified by the U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
At least 2 years of direct care experience working with emotionally disturbed youth
At least 2 years of supervisory experience