Rehabilitation Specialist

Melwood; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to support individuals with mental illness in their recovery through group coaching and skill-building modules. The role involves serving in a group setting, teaching strategies, and facilitating community integration across multiple locations.

The position emphasizes person-centered practices, development of individualized rehabilitation plans, and coordination with the treatment team to ensure safe and effective services.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering skill-building modules.
• Knowledge of person-centered practices is required.
• Ability to provide direct rehabilitative and clinical services in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement skill-building modules.
• Provide direct rehabilitative services per individualized plans.
• Identify crises and intervene to achieve the best outcomes.
• Coordinate activities and integrated plans across locations.
• Maintain client records and complete required documentation.

Skills

Group facilitation

Person-centered care

Clinical documentation

Crisis intervention

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the PRP Manager, the Rehabilitation Specialist assists with developing/facilitating groups/skill building modules to support individuals with mental illness in their recovery. The rehab specialist works in a

group setting coaching and teaching strategies as well as assisting with recreational outings to integrate

individuals in their community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the development and implementation of skill-building modules.
• Be knowledgeable of person-centered practices
• Participate in the development and implementation of the individualized rehabilitation/ service plan; provide direct rehabilitative and clinical services to individuals with disabilities; implement an intervention, coaching, and teaching strategies in accordance with the plan, the program, and the needs of the individual; provide services at multiple locations throughout the community.
• Identify crisis or potential crises and intervene to facilitate the best possible outcome; maintain calm demeanor throughout therapeutic interventions; utilize behavior principles, strategies, and techniques as needed in accordance with Humanim training; enforce and abide by program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs/plans; for individuals with short-term service plans, assist with developing and implementing effective individualized transition plans in preparation for exiting the program to independence.
• Monitor medications in accordance with Humanim protocols if necessary and if required by the department; maintain, protect, and share clinical knowledge of assigned clients as appropriate.
• Complete all rehabilitation documentation in accordance with program requirements: daily log or contact note; monthly progress report; IP/IRP reviews, and assessments; maintain all program operations and consumer records in compliance with state and federal regulations as directed by the program; complete incident reports as needed within 24 hours of occurrence; complete/submit all personnel/ agency documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain communications with the treatment team – internally and within the provider community; participate in clinical team meetings as needed; document contacts as necessary; Notify supervisor and treatment team members of changes in clients’ status promptly; Contact on-call supervisor in case of urgent or emergencies after hours.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; coordinate and facilitate visits and meetings, as well as report progress and exchange information in accordance with program requirements.
• Attend supervision meetings as requested; attend and participate in all program and agency meetings/training/activities.
• Maintain an overall attendance record of greater than 97%, measured over a minimum of a year; provide proper notice of necessary lateness or absence; follow procedures for requesting time off.
• Maintain positive, professional work behavior with supervisory staff, co-workers, consumers, families, funders, employers, and the community; convey a professional image when representing Humanim at the agency and in the community.
• Prepare for and attend meetings on time; successfully complete all required training on time; follow all departmental and agency policies and procedures; maintain all emergency and safety requirements.
• Maintain and provide verification of valid driver's license and automobile insurance annually; maintain a safe driving record with an accumulation of fewer than five points; use personal vehicle to transport clients to necessary appointments/programs/recreational activities, and other destinations as appropriate; Use a personal vehicle to shadow clients on agency transportation if necessary.
• Provide rehabilitative interventions to promote clients’ use of a variety of transportation resources and adhere to all procedures for use of HUMANIM vans.
• Other Duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. While performing the duties of this position the employee will con