Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist LMSW, LGPC, CPRP, CFRP

Job Description

We are currently seeking experienced Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist for our PRP program to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families on behalf of one of our clients in Baltimore, MD.

We have immediate positions for those professionals who have backgrounds with mental health and/or substance abuse populations, have prior psychiatric rehabilitation and case management experience, and proficient with communication (verbal & written).

Primary Function:

The primary responsibility of the mental health rehabilitation specialist position under general direction evaluates the social adjustment or vocational needs of persons with mental or emotional disturbances; develop, implement, and monitor rehabilitation plans; act as a consultant for other mental health professionals and agencies; and performs related duties as required.

Job Expectations:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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• Providing Technical oversight to the Rehabilitation Program to ensure compliance with all COMAR & CARF documentation requirements
• Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients' needs.
• Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence.
• Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
• Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
• Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
• Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
• Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
• Maintain periodic updates of all client plans and assessments as mandated by COMAR.
• Reviewing and signing off on documentation submitted by Family Service Coordinators for completeness and coaching FSC on documentation improvement when necessary.
• Providing technical oversight to group plans and activities to ensure they meet COMAR & CARF standards.
• Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans such as behavioral, residential, social, and employment goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools and community groups.
• Foster a staff culture that supports the EHS values and codes of conduct.
• Provide assistance and information to EHS management as requested.
• Compliance and attendance of scheduled clinical supervision meetings.
• Compliance with all administrative and clinical policies and procedures including HIPPA.
• Participation in all scheduled staff meetings and quarterly briefs with the President
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Communication Proficiency.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Empathy and professionalism
• Documentation skills.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of professional experience working in mental health rehabilitation counseling and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency.

Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, and mental health/rehabilitation counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Special Requirement: In addition to a master’s degree, candidates must have a valid license as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker or Professional Counselor [LGPC or LGSW] or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor [LCSW-C or LCPC].

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervisory Oversight for all Family Service Coordinators

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35