PSR Paraprofessional

Claratel Behavioral Health; Chamblee (GA); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist at DeKalb CSB provides recovery-oriented psycho-educational groups to support individuals with persistent mental illness and to promote socialization, wellness, and self-advocacy. You will manage a caseload, deliver group and individual skills training, complete progress notes, and coordinate with the treatment team and community resources.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Peer Specialist Certification, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Peer Specialist Certification.
• Experience with individuals with severe, persistent mental illness.
• Ability to teach basic group/life skills and engage individuals in treatment.

Responsabilités

• Exemplifies recovery and person-centered care.
• Prepares and provides recovery-oriented psycho-educational groups.
• Manages caseload and provides care coordination and referral completion.
• Assists in evaluating progress and developing individual recovery plans.
• Educates and advocates with family members and caregivers.
• Documents contact via daily progress notes within required timeframes.
• Works with clinicians, staff, and community providers.
• Stocks basic computer skills and uses EMR daily.
• Completes required trainings and defensive driving course.
• Transport participants for community outings.

Connaissances

Group facilitation

Psychoeducation

Care coordination

Interpersonal skills

Electronic medical records

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Peer Specialist Certification

Outils

EMR/Electronic Medical Records

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist is an integral part of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program, which provides recovery-oriented services to individuals with persistent mental illnesses. Under general supervision, the PSR Specialist provides psycho-educational skill-building groups/interventions to promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, daily living skills & development of natural/community supports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist:

• Exemplifies the principles of recovery and person-centered care;
• Prepares and provides recovery-oriented, psycho-educational groups;
• Manages a caseload, provides consistent care coordination, group (and individual, as needed) skills training, and referral completion;
• Assists in evaluating progress, developing individual recovery plans, completing PSR Readiness assessments, & ensuring appropriate level of care;
• Educates and advocates with family members and other caregivers to support individuals in their recovery;
• Is a model of teamwork, flexibility, and professionalism;
• Documents all contact through individual daily progress notes completed within agency-mandated timeframes;
• Works cohesively with co-workers, site physicians, adult outpatient clinicians, administrative staff, agency administration, personal care home providers & family members;
• Possesses basic computer skills & utilize electronic medical records daily;
• Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings;
• Is responsible for transporting, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings;
• May require occasional weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events;
• Additional duties may be assigned by PSR Program Manager and/or Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field or equivalent experience (i.e., Peer Specialist Certification); Previous experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness; Competency in teaching basic group/life skills, understanding how to engage individuals in treatment & development of self-advocacy; Proficient computer skills to be able to use electronic medical records; Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community; Must have transportation to and from work, strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, & be a positive role model for the organization and individuals served.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Primarily in clinic but does require some work in community during required program outings. May require occasional adjusted hours due to program and community events; Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machine.; Must complete and pass agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.

For more information visit www.dekcsb.org/careers

DeKalb CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA