What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist position at Burrell Behavioral Health?
Job Description:
Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist
Location: Kirksville, MO
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
At Centerstone, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist, you'll play an important role in helping individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness build independence, develop life skills, and achieve their recovery goals.
This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate, motivated individuals who enjoy working directly with people, facilitating group activities, and supporting clients in community-based settings. You'll be part of a collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities.
Why Join Centerstone?
Benefits & Perks
- 29 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
- Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility (for qualifying programs and employees)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% Company Match
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
- Employee Discount Program
- Emergency Medical Leave Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
What You'll Do
As a PSR Specialist, you will provide rehabilitative and recovery-focused services under clinical supervision while helping clients build skills for successful community living.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation education and skill-building groups.
- Plan and lead therapeutic activities, outings, and community-based programming.
- Support clients in achieving treatment plan goals and maintaining program expectations.
- Provide advocacy and encouragement to promote recovery and independence.
- Monitor program environments to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with agency standards.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with client orientation, education, referrals, and resource coordination.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams and participate in regular staff meetings.
- Serve as a positive role model and support clients in developing healthy coping and life skills.
- Safely transport clients and conduct agency business using agency vehicles when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by clinical or program leadership.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of two (2) years of stable employment history.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Preferred
- Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or behavioral health challenges.
- Experience facilitating groups, educational sessions, or community-based programs.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented services and psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
What Makes You Successful
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Passion for helping others achieve recovery and independence.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of local community resources and support services.
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 health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan