Geriatric Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

All American Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mission-driven work environment

Growth opportunities

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

All American Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to develop and monitor individualized IRPs, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure CMS/state regulatory compliance to support residents with mental health needs.

The role bridges clinical care with social support to help residents achieve optimal functioning and quality of life within a long-term care setting. Strong communication and advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in behavioral health or psychiatric setting, preferably long-term care.
• Familiarity with state psychiatric rehabilitation regulations and PASRR is required.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and organizational skills.
• Empathy and ability to work with diverse resident populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial and psychiatric rehab needs on admission and subsequently.
• Develop, implement and monitor IRPs with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate services with psychologists, psychiatrists, case managers, social workers and direct care staff.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and mental health programming.
• Ensure documentation complies with CMS/state regulations (MDS Q, PASRR, goals).
• Advocate for resident rights and dignity in mental health care.
• Liaise with managed care, community services and state agencies.
• Participate in discharge planning and community reintegration when applicable.

Skills

Strong communication

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Empathy

Cultural competence

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

All American Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to develop and monitor individualized IRPs, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure CMS/state regulatory compliance to support residents with mental health needs.

The role bridges clinical care with social support to help residents achieve optimal functioning and quality of life within a long-term care setting. Strong communication and advocacy are essential.