Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Apis Services, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor to deliver community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illness.

Under supervision, you will help clients build independent living skills and access resources while contributing to care planning and crisis response. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to implement rehabilitation plans, document progress in electronic records, and support vocational and social goals in diverse community settings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or closely related field.
• Two years of professional experience in community behavioral health (if no healing profession degree).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• CPRP or equivalent credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide at least five hours per day of direct, face-to-face psychiatric rehabilitation services.
• Document services, progress, and observations in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing and revising individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to monitor mental health status and goals.
• Deliver skill-building interventions for independence and community integration.
• Conduct functional assessments and provide training and supervision as needed.
• Support life skills for successful community living.
• Respond to behavioral health emergencies with crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care with treatment teams and community providers.
• Build relationships with community agencies and vocational resources.
• Interview consumers to gather background and social needs.
• Coordinate vocational training and recovery supports.
• Facilitate consumer groups and psychoeducational activities.
• Provide transportation to appointments and resources as required.
• Review assessments to identify service needs and referrals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and program documentation.
• Participate in committees, meetings, and quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychiatric rehab

Recovery-oriented care

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Time management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health

Social Work

Two years community behavioral health experience

Tools

CPRP certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor provides community-based mental health rehabilitation and support services to adults living with mental illness. Working under the supervision of a Community Support Services LCSW, LPC, RN, or designated supervisor, this role assists consumers in developing independent living skills, improving community functioning, achieving personal recovery goals, and accessing needed resources and services.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor provides community-based mental health rehabilitation and support services to adults living with mental illness. Working under the supervision of a Community Support Services LCSW, LPC, RN, or designated supervisor, this role assists consumers in developing independent living skills, improving community functioning, achieving personal recovery goals, and accessing needed resources and services.

Department: Residential Services

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Union Position: Yes

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of five (5) hours per day of direct, face‑to‑face psychiatric rehabilitation services in accordance with individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Document services provided, consumer progress, observations, and relevant information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary team by providing insight into consumers’ mental health status, behaviors, strengths, challenges, and progress toward goals.
• Deliver rehabilitative skill‑building interventions focused on independent living, socialization, community integration, and recovery.
• Conduct functional assessments and provide therapeutic training and on‑site consumer supervision as needed.
• Support consumers in developing and maintaining life skills necessary for successful community living.
• Perform crisis intervention and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with treatment team members, community providers, and support systems to ensure continuity of services.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, service providers, and vocational resources.
• Interview consumers to gather information regarding educational background, employment history, interests, and social needs.
• Coordinate training and support services related to vocational development, rehabilitation, and consumer recovery goals.
• Facilitate consumer groups and psychoeducational activities.
• Provide transportation to appointments, training programs, community resources, and other approved activities as required.
• Review diagnostic and assessment information to identify service needs and facilitate referrals and linkages to appropriate resources.
• Maintain accurate and current clinical records, treatment documentation, and other required program records.
• Participate in agency committees, workgroups, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health or closely related field, including:
• Social Work
• Human Services
• Counseling
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice

Alternative Qualification:

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree outside of the healing professions must possess a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in a community behavioral healthcare setting.

Licensure, Certifications & Training

Required:

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets agency insurance requirements.
• Successful completion of agency orientation and competency‑based adult mental health rehabilitation training upon hire.

Preferred:

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification (CPRP) or equivalent psychiatric rehabilitation credential.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles, recovery‑oriented care, and community mental health services.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals who have significant mental health challenges and histories of psychiatric hospitalization.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to assess consumer needs and coordinate appropriate services and supports.
• Crisis intervention and de‑escalation skills.
• Ability to maintain clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and other computer‑based documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and professional development activities.

Working Conditions

This position involves community-based service delivery and may require travel to consumer homes, community agencies, medical appointments, and other service locations. The role requires direct interaction with adults experiencing behavioral health challenges and may involve responding to crisis situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

About The Company

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies. Apis Services and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.