Recovery-Oriented Psychiatric Rehab Specialist

Plattsburgh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Retirement match up to 7%

Generous PTO Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Generous PTO Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York is seeking a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to provide essential recovery supports to individuals with mental health challenges. In this role, you will maintain a client caseload, perform evaluations, and support clients in achieving life goals within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a background in substance use disorder treatment and hold at least an Associate Degree. This position includes competitive benefits such as health insurance and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Strong understanding of biopsychosocial processes.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a client caseload for direct support.
• Perform psychiatric rehabilitation tasks including intake and evaluation.
• Collaborate with clients on treatment goals.
• Help clients identify and pursue long-term goals across social, emotional, educational and vocational development.
• Collaborate with clients to refine treatment goals and ensure holistic care.
• Guide clients in accessing resources including transportation, appointments, and grocery shopping.
• Assist with dietary and wellness education, meal planning, healthy shopping, and nutrition awareness.
• Provide employment services to help clients pursue and retain employment.
• Participate as a multidisciplinary team member to support comprehensive client care.

Skills

Knowledge of substance use disorders

Client Advocacy

Motivational interviewing

Case management

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job description

A leading educational institution in New York is seeking a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to provide essential recovery supports to individuals with mental health challenges. In this role, you will maintain a client caseload, perform evaluations, and support clients in achieving life goals within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a background in substance use disorder treatment and hold at least an Associate Degree. This position includes competitive benefits such as health insurance and retirement matching.