Job Description:

Job Title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Preferred Family Healthcare: Behavioral Health Services
Employment Type: Part Time
Shift: Varies

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated professional in the field of behavioral health looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with mental illness? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist!

As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in providing support, education, and advocacy to individuals accessing our mental health services. Our ideal candidate is passionate about mental health, has experience working with individuals with mental illness, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.

Kirksville, MO offers a high quality of life, with vibrant community amenities and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental illness and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Premises Monitoring: Monitor premises to ensure safety and sanitation standards are maintained, creating a secure and hygienic environment for clients and staff.

• Behavioral Consistency: Uphold behavior consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy, setting a positive example for all stakeholders.

• Program Adherence: Ensure adherence to program expectations and curfews, reporting behaviors to the CPRC team as necessary, promoting accountability and compliance.

• Education Facilitation: Facilitate PSR education sessions under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or PSR Supervisor, fostering growth and development among clients.

• Orientation and Referral: Conduct orientation, education, and referral processes; maintain accurate records, ensuring seamless integration and access to services.

• Activity Coordination: Plan, organize, and lead groups, outings, or activities to meet program objectives, promoting engagement and skill-building among clients.

• Advocacy and Support: Serve as an advocate for clients in implementing treatment plans, as directed by CPRC Clinical Supervision and/or PSR Supervisor, ensuring their needs are met and voices heard.

• Team Collaboration: Attend scheduled staff meetings and participate in team planning, contributing insights and ideas to enhance program effectiveness.

• Role Modeling: Serve as a positive role model for clients, embodying resilience, empathy, and perseverance.

• Transportation Assistance: Operate vehicles for client transportation and business needs, ensuring safe and reliable transport.

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, or Executive Team member, demonstrating flexibility and initiative to meet evolving needs.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field from an accredited college or university; or

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history

Required License/Certification:

• Valid Driver's License in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record

• First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date

• CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date

• Completion of Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date

Additional Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods in mental health services

• Familiarity with community resources available for individuals with mental illness

• Strong communication skills for clear and effective reporting

• Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities

Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.