PRSC

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

Position Summary:

The PRSC plays a vital role in the care of residents with mental health diagnoses by developing and monitoring individualized psychiatric rehabilitation plans, coordinating with behavioral health providers, and ensuring regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines. This role bridges clinical care with social and emotional support to help residents achieve optimal functioning and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the psychosocial and psychiatric rehabilitation needs of residents upon admission and regularly thereafter


• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Recovery or Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) in coordination with the interdisciplinary team


• Coordinate services with psychologists, psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, and direct care staff


• Facilitate or oversee therapeutic groups and mental health programming


• Ensure documentation complies with CMS/state psychiatric rehab regulations (e.g., MDS Section Q, PASRR, treatment goals)


• Advocate for resident rights and dignity, especially regarding psychiatric and behavioral health needs


• Serve as liaison with managed care organizations, community mental health services, and state agencies


• Participate in discharge planning and community reintegration efforts when applicable

Qualifications:

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


• 1+ year of experience working in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting, preferably in long-term care or SNF


• Familiarity with state psychiatric rehabilitation regulations, PASRR Level II documentation, and individualized treatment planning


• Strong communication, advocacy, and organizational skills


• Empathy, cultural competence, and ability to work with diverse resident populations

We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)


• Supportive and mission-driven work environment


• Opportunities for professional growth in geriatric and psychiatric care


• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team