Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

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Job Description: Job Title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist Location: Independence, MO Department: Adult Community Services Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping individuals with severe and persistent mental illness build meaningful, independent lives in their communities? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, where you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day. This role offers the chance to facilitate engaging educational groups, build supportive relationships with clients, advocate for personal growth and recovery, participate in a mission-driven organization, and work alongside dedicated professionals committed to improving lives. We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, dependable, organized, and skilled at building positive connections with others.

As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, you will provide day-to-day psychosocial rehabilitation services that support individuals in achieving treatment goals and improving community functioning. You will facilitate educational and skill-building activities, assist with treatment plan implementation, coordinate client engagement opportunities, provide transportation as needed, and contribute to a positive, recovery-focused environment. This role combines direct client interaction, group facilitation, advocacy, and teamwork to help clients achieve greater independence and overall wellness.

This position offers… • Employee Assistance Program  – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  • Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel • Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition • Workplace Culture  - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce • Additional Perks & Benefits  - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities: • Facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation education sessions under the guidance of clinical leadership. • Plan, organize, and lead engaging groups, community outings, and therapeutic activities that support client recovery goals. • Advocate for clients and assist in implementing individualized treatment plans. • Perform client orientation, education, referral coordination, recordkeeping, and team planning activities. • Build positive therapeutic relationships and serve as an encouraging role model for clients. • Transport clients and perform business-related travel using agency vehicles as needed. • Monitor the program environment to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with program expectations. • Communicate observations and concerns with the treatment team to support quality client care. • Participate in staff meetings and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members. • Support organizational goals and perform additional duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment experience required. • Knowledge of case management and psychosocial rehabilitation principles, techniques, and best practices. • Understanding of mental health services, community resources, and challenges faced by individuals living with mental illness. • Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities. • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise documentation.

Additional Qualifications: • Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks. • Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required. • Valid driver's license in state of residency required. • Must attain Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment or at the first available class following hire. • Must attain thirty-six (36) hours of training within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1. • Must attain required CPRC-specific credentialing and development requirements within designated timeframes. • Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health challenges and support recovery-focused services. • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle. • Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.

Physical Requirements • Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently. • Sit for extended periods throughout the workday. • Occasionally walk and stand for brief periods as needed. • Perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and documentation. • Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move light objects as required in the performance of job duties.

Keywords: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Community Support, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, CPRC, Recovery Services, Group Facilitation, Case Management, Client Advocacy



 Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness. 

 Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental healt

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