Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
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