Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS) provides self-directed recovery supports essential for individuals to develop, refine, or maintain the skills needed to navigate the complexities of daily life.

Pay $22.00 - $28.00 an hour

Core responsibilities include:

• Maintain a case load that focuses on client facing activities 60% of assigned work time.
• Perform primary psychiatric rehabilitation including screening, intake, orientation, evaluation, referral, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping, discharge planning, and consultation with other professionals.
• Assist individuals in developing the skills needed to fully participate in the community, build connections, and establish natural supports.
• Help clients identify, work towards, and achieve long-term goals across various aspects of their lives, including social, emotional, educational, and vocational development.
• Collaborate with clients to identify and refine treatment goals, ensuring a holistic approach to health-related services.
• Support clients in managing household tasks, completing paperwork and applications, communicating effectively with family, friends, coworkers, and others, and advocating for themselves
• Guide clients in finding and utilizing additional resources and supports, including transportation, appointments, and grocery shopping.
• Assist clients with dietary and wellness education, including meal planning, healthy shopping, meal preparation, and nutrition awareness
• Provide employment services to help clients pursue, secure, and retain employment as part of their chosen life role goals.
• Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to comprehensive client care.
• Continuously assess clients' progress towards recovery, evaluating their functional skills and levels of impairment.
• Assist with the training of staff, volunteers, and student interns as assigned.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the biopsychosocial process of substance use disorders, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and counseling principles.
• Maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and the professional community while upholding confidentiality standards.

Qualifications include:

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• One to three years of employment experience working with individuals with substance use and serious mental health disorders.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Exhibit exemplary knowledge of the biopsychosocial process of substance use disorders/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and principles of motivational interviewing.
• Valid New York State Driver's License required.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.