What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist position at Places for People, Inc?
Job Description:
Job Title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Department: Adult Community Services
Company: Centerstone
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate, mission-driven team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This role offers the opportunity to build supportive relationships, empower personal growth, and contribute to a collaborative environment centered on respect, dignity, and healing. If you are someone who is dependable, patient, and committed to helping others thrive, this position gives you the chance to apply your strengths every day. Here, you will be part of a team that values teamwork, empathy, and a genuine passion for community support.
In this role, you will provide day-to-day services within the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program, offering hands-on support, facilitating therapeutic and educational activities, and promoting client wellness and independence. You will engage clients in group and individual settings, help maintain a safe and structured environment, and work with the broader CPRC team to ensure each individual receives the highest level of support.
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
- Facilitate PSR education sessions and group activities that support client growth, daily living skills, and emotional wellness
- Plan, organize, and lead groups, outings, and activities that align with program goals and client treatment plans
- Support clients in implementing their individualized treatment plans under the guidance of the Clinical Supervisor and/or PSR Supervisor
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment by monitoring program premises and ensuring all safety and sanitation expectations are met
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, healthy communication, and respectful interpersonal behavior
- Participate in team planning, orientation activities, referral processes, and record-keeping duties
- Provide advocacy and daily support for clients while collaborating with the CPRC team to enhance client care
- Operate agency vehicles for client transportation and program-related business
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisory staff
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of responsible employment history
- Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
- Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company-owned 15-passenger van
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
- Successful completion of background check elements including criminal record, abuse/neglect, driving record, and fingerprint check
- Behavioral Management training completed within 30 days or at the first available class (CPI for Residential programs; Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs)
- Must attain all initial new-hire trainings and annual requirements as listed, including Direct Service Expectations, CPRC-specific forms, and curriculum related to disability awareness, crisis intervention, rights and responsibilities, suicide awareness, infection control, community support philosophy, and more
- Ability to clearly communicate ideas and prepare clear, concise reports
- Strong knowledge of case management, rehabilitation methods, and community resources related to mental health services
- Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and perform repetitive hand, arm, and finger movements for typing or writing
- Primarily sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull small objects as needed
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.
Places for People is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
