Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Gateway Behavioral Healthcare Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Behavioral Healthcare Services in Jackson, MS seeks a Rehabilitation Counselor to provide community-based support and services. The role includes enabling recovery, developing individualized plans, linking clients to resources, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities cover client outreach, documentation, care planning, and engagement activities; travel to various settings is expected, with supervision by the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness and/or substance abuse problem.
• Valid MS Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Attend trainings on recovery, psychiatric rehabilitation, trauma, and related topics.
• Assist in developing and implementing education and support groups.
• Help individuals develop skills from rehabilitation plans and accompany them to appointments or activities.
• Link individuals to community resources and peer supports for integration.
• Engage clients through outreach visits at home, crisis centers, or clinics.
• Carry a caseload under supervision of the Program Manager.
• Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans and annual evaluations.
• Maintain timely, clear, and legible documentation.
• Collaborate with GED instructors, colleges, faith groups, and supervisors as assigned.
• Consult with team members and psychiatrists regularly.
• Follow policies on confidentiality and participate in quality improvement.
• Drive a program vehicle as needed.
• Coordinate financial changes with billing and assist with resources.
• Plan, implement, and monitor wellness and recreation programs.
• Organize events to promote client engagement and socialization.
• Manage volunteers, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
• Plan monthly activity calendars for the community.
• Complete census and revenue forms; assist billing processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mental health experience

Substance abuse experience

Education

BA in Rehabilitative Services or Human Services

Job description

To utilize a variety of approaches and interventions to promote recovery within a site-based program as well as provide successful community integration experiences. Provide individualized support and skill teaching in the community to promote new role development. Assist individuals in gaining access to needed psychiatric, medical, social, residential, financial, and other services appropriate for the individual.

Specific Duties

1. 1. Attend trainings on recovery, psychiatric rehabilitation, trauma, supported employment practices, substance abuse, and cultural competency.
2. 2. Assist in the development and implementation of any other education and support groups deemed beneficial.
3. 3. Assist individuals in developing and practicing the skills defined on their psychiatric rehabilitation plans. This may include accompanying individuals to appointments, leisure activities, or other activities of interest, including religious, educational, or vocational, to provide support and encouragement.
4. 4. Link individuals to community resources and peer supports to promote community integration.
5. 5. Actively engage individuals in services including outreach visits at the individual's home, crisis center, or outpatient facility.
6. 6. Carry individual caseload under supervision of Program Manager.
7. 7. Responsible for developing treatment plans, rehabilitation plans, and Annual Psychosocial Evaluations.
8. 8. Ensure all required documentation is completed in a timely, comprehensive, and legible manner.
9. 9. Collaborate with involved personnel in the community such as GED instructors, college professions, faith-based representatives, volunteer and employment supervisors as assigned by the Program Manager.
10. 10. Consult and collaborate with all team members, including the psychiatrist on a regular basis.
11. 11. Attend trainings on relevant topics such as recovery, substance abuse, and psychiatric rehabilitation.
12. 12. Be aware of and follow policies and procedures including those regarding confidentiality.
13. 13. Participate in quality improvement and data gathering as assigned.
14. 14. Drive vehicle for program reasons.
15. 15. Be aware of financial liabilities, coordinate any financial changes with the billing department, and assist in securing their party resources when indicated.
16. 16. Assist individuals in gaining access to needed psychiatric, medical, social, residential, financial and other services appropriate for the individual.
17. 17. Plan, implement, and monitor wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of clients
18. 18. Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our clients
19. 19. Manage volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and supervising volunteers
20. 20. Plan monthly activity calendar for community
21. 21. Complete daily census and revenue forms; assist in the processing of billing forms
22. 22. Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness and/or substance abuse problem.

Valid MS Driver's license.

Education Requirements

BA in Rehabilitative Services or Human Services from an accredited college/university.