Job Location : Towson,MD, USA
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Paid time off
Training & development
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
Job Requirements:
Full-time. This is position reports to the Program Director. Candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant direct service and/or supervisory experience working with adults that have mental health issues. Minimum three years' experience of work with adults with an SMI diagnosis (serious mental illness). Knowledge of COMAR regulations for PRP is mandatory.
Valid professional license - LMSW, LGPC, LCSW, LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT, CPRP
Must pass state background check
Work in the office at least 3 full days per week. The other 2 days may be worked remotely.
Be able to work in person at all locations whenever needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Complete service authorizations and ensure follow-up for approval.
• Plan and facilitate educational activity-based groups.
• Complete initial intakes and screenings in office and within the community.
• Development of the Individual Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment plans.
• Provide care coordination that includes developing age-appropriate daily living skills, increasing community integration, and helping clients meet rehabilitation goals.
• Track and organize documentation and authorization due dates.
• Adequately communicate with internal and external program staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other providers in the community
• Conduct internal and external chart reviews. Develop and complete improvement plans as needed.
• Supervise the completion of clinical documentation which includes ensuring documentation is completed in a timely manner and its content is of sufficient quality.
• Attend and lead meetings to collaborate with client treatment teams.
• Assist in training and supervision of direct service staff as instructed.
• Complete documentation in Electronic Health Record to include daily contact notes, assessments, and monthly summaries as required.
• Perform case manager duties to designated clients or in interim as needed.
• Attend annual cultural competency and responsiveness trainings. • Other duties as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Must be a Maryland licensed mental health professional or have CPRP.
• At least I year of experience working with clients with severe emotional and/or psychiatric problems.
• Ability to use a computer, phone, and electronic health record.
• Have a Maryland State driver's license, a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance.
• Be comfortable meeting clients in their home and community.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel between program sites, client homes, and community resources as needed.
Flexible work from home options available.