PSR

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18-$24

JOB DESCRIPTION : PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION

PURPOSE

Oversees and provides psychosocial rehabilitation services which provide skill development activities,

educational services, and pre-vocational training and transitional and supported employment services to

individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver educational activities, which include assisting the client in securing needed education

services such as adult basic education and special interest courses; and prevocational services,

which focus on the development of positive, work habits and participating in work activities.

employment.

services; advocates for client rights; ensures least restrictive environment and treatment alternatives;

supports client / family in achieving rehabilitative goals; monitors medication compliance; provides

emergency crisis intervention, and after hours on-call services.

interventions and skill activities; develops skills training programs; interacts with clients and families;

teaches independent living skills and provides encouragement and advice on methods for

maintaining appropriate behavior; develop community support; manages at-risk behavior and

performs crisis intervention.

client and / or family to needed services and supports, monitoring the provision of services and

supports, assessing the outcomes of services and supports, convening the Treatment Team

meetings to coordinate the provision of multiple services and ensure appropriate modification of the

PCP over time.

beneficial.

substance abuse and cultural competency. Keep apprised of new research and developments in

these areas through journals, web sites and literature.

This may include accompanying individuals to appointments, leisure activities or other activities of

interest including religious, educational, or vocational to provide support and encouragement.

or outpatient facility. Ensure all required documentation is completed in a timely, comprehensive, and

legible manner.

professionals, faith-based representatives, volunteer, and employment supervisors as assigned by

Program Manager.

assist in securing their party resources when indicated.

other services appropriate for the individual.

and coaches staff in the use of approved techniques and strategies for effective behavior

management and modification; assists clients with crisis interventions as needed; instructs; provides

emergency response coverage or coordination as per program guidelines.

treatment and service responsibilities as directed by Chief Operating Officer, Clinician and / or

Licensed Professionals ensuring that the needs of the clients are met.

Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

and productive work relationships with supervisor, subordinates, residents, and the general public.

procedures to fit unusual or complex situations, and / or consult supervisor on new or unique

situations; ability to adhere to policies and procedures and / or develop practical solutions in the

absence of such.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform physical activities,

drive, stand and walk. In addition, the employee may be required to restrain a resident or physically

intervene to resolve an altercation. The physical demands described must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.