Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Full-Time | Salisbury, MD Salary Range: $40,000–$55,000 annually

Schedule:

4-Day, 36-hour Work Week (Monday
- Thursday)

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist plays a key role in supporting clients on their recovery journey. Using the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation including empowerment, self-determination, healing-centered, community integration, skill development, and a strengths-based approach. The Specialist helps clients identify meaningful life goals and develop the skills, supports, and confidence needed to achieve them. This position includes shared responsibility for the caseload within a collaborative team environment.

This role is grounded in established Psych Rehab principles, including:

• Person-Centered Planning:
  Services driven by each client's goals, preferences, culture, and strengths.
• Hope & Empowerment:
  Nurture belief in recovery, autonomy, and personal agency.
• Strengths-Based Approach:
  Identifying and building upon the individual capabilities of each client.
• Self-Determination:
  Supporting clients in making informed choices about their lives and care.
• Skill Building & Competency Development:
  Teaching and reinforcing practical skills for independent living, wellness, social relationships, and community functioning.
• Community Integration:
  Helping clients participate fully in community life in the least restrictive setting.
• Healing-Centered Care:
  Ensuring physical and emotional safety, choice, trust, and collaboration.
• Holistic Wellness:
  Addressing physical, emotional, social, and environmental aspects of health.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing skill development interventions to support independence in daily living, social functioning, and community integration.
• Document progress, outcomes, and service delivery in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Deliver high-quality, safety-centered services that align with Health Port's mission of providing sanctuary, support, and recovery-oriented care.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy coping strategies, professionalism, and ethical practice.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers to promote holistic and integrated services.
• Support clients in managing their healthcare needs, including scheduling, follow-ups, wellness planning, and health literacy.
• Conduct regular home visits to evaluate and reinforce safety, cleanliness, and daily living skills.
• Promote community inclusion by connecting clients with resources, educational opportunities, and natural supports.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A minimum of one to two years of experience working with individuals with behavioral health disorders is preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, maintain professional boundaries, and support recovery-oriented care.

About Health Port

• Health Port is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center offering outpatient therapy, substance use services, and primary care. Our mission is to cultivate an organically developmental, evidence-based culture dedicated to community wellness. We provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401(k) with employer contribution and match. Health Port is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) eligible employer and participates in other loan forgiveness programs.

Why Work at Health Port?

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution + 2% match
• Professional development opportunities
• A mission-driven, collaborative environment

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