Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Location: Independence, MO
Department: Adult Community Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping individuals with severe and persistent mental illness build meaningful, independent lives in their communities? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, where you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day. This role offers the chance to facilitate engaging educational groups, build supportive relationships with clients, advocate for personal growth and recovery, participate in a mission-driven organization, and work alongside dedicated professionals committed to improving lives. We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, dependable, organized, and skilled at building positive connections with others.

As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, you will provide day-to-day psychosocial rehabilitation services that support individuals in achieving treatment goals and improving community functioning. You will facilitate educational and skill-building activities, assist with treatment plan implementation, coordinate client engagement opportunities, provide transportation as needed, and contribute to a positive, recovery-focused environment. This role combines direct client interaction, group facilitation, advocacy, and teamwork to help clients achieve greater independence and overall wellness.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate psychosocial rehabilitation education sessions under the guidance of clinical leadership.
• Plan, organize, and lead engaging groups, community outings, and therapeutic activities that support client recovery goals.
• Advocate for clients and assist in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Perform client orientation, education, referral coordination, recordkeeping, and team planning activities.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships and serve as an encouraging role model for clients.
• Transport clients and perform business-related travel using agency vehicles as needed.
• Monitor the program environment to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with program expectations.
• Communicate observations and concerns with the treatment team to support quality client care.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Support organizational goals and perform additional duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment experience required.
• Knowledge of case management and psychosocial rehabilitation principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Understanding of mental health services, community resources, and challenges faced by individuals living with mental illness.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise documentation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required.
• Valid driver's license in state of residency required.
• Must attain Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment or at the first available class following hire.
• Must attain thirty-six (36) hours of training within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
• Must attain required CPRC-specific credentialing and development requirements within designated timeframes.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health challenges and support recovery-focused services.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.

Physical Requirements

• Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently.
• Sit for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Occasionally walk and stand for brief periods as needed.
• Perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and documentation.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move light objects as required in the performance of job duties.

Keywords: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Community Support, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, CPRC, Recovery Services, Group Facilitation, Case Management, Client Advocacy