Adult Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en  Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

The Adult Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing education and training to individuals with serious mental illness and working with these clients to develop their problem-solving skills, enhance self-esteem, and build relationship skills to enhance the recovery of the individual.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:  

• Identifies healthy community opportunities for individuals to socialize and interact; promote these opportunities as directed by the care team
• Assist and support psycho-educational activities and conduct groups to teach consumers about mental health, wellness, self-help in a recovery-based approach
• Transports clients to and from appointments as needed; provides child minding services for consumers int the agency lobby only as needed so client can participate in treatment services 
• Understands Crisis Team policy and procedure manual, Agency and regulatory policies and procedures
• Participates in care planning and coordination meetings to facilitate care process. As assigned, sees individuals who are an immediate crisis to curtail emergency visits and/or inpatient admissions
• Additional duties as assigned

Your skills and qualifications:  

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED, preferred Associates degree in behavioral science or Bachelors degree in psychology or a related mental health field
• Experience working with individuals with SUD disorders and/or Mental Health diagnoses
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. 

In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions,   citizenship or immigration status   or any other factor prohibited by law.