Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Who We Are Freedom Healthcare, LLC (FHC), doing business as Community Wellness Primary Care Clinic, is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing health equity through integrated, compassionate, and community-based care. The clinic provides high-quality primary care services with a focus on underserved populations, including individuals with co-occurring behavioral health conditions, chronic illnesses, and complex social needs. As part of Freedom Healthcare’s broader commitment to holistic wellness and community empowerment, Community Wellness Primary Care Clinic offers accessible services such as preventive care, chronic disease management, health screenings, and coordinated support with behavioral health providers, delivered by a multidisciplinary team committed to meeting patients where they are while ensuring dignity, respect, and quality in every interaction. What We’re Looking For Freedom Healthcare LLC d/b/a Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, through its staffing partnership with Enterprise Management Solutions, is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to support psychiatric rehabilitation services in Maryland. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for the development, oversight, and quality of rehabilitation services provided to individuals enrolled in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. This role ensures that services are individualized, recovery-oriented, developmentally appropriate when applicable, and aligned with each participant’s Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) or Individual Treatment/Rehabilitation Plan (ITRP). The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist may support services for adults, minors, or both, depending on the candidate’s credentials, experience, and program assignment. The selected candidate will work under the direction of Freedom Healthcare LLC d/b/a Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program while staffing coordination is supported through Enterprise Management Solutions. What You’ll Do The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of psychiatric rehabilitation services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Developing and assuring that rehabilitation services meet the needs of the individuals served by the program. Providing oversight of the daily program of rehabilitation services. Ensuring rehabilitation services are consistent with each individual’s IRP or ITRP. Educating direct care staff on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate with the goals identified in the individual’s IRP or ITRP. Reviewing and supporting rehabilitation activities to ensure they are meaningful, person-centered, and goal-directed. Advising program leadership regarding the development and implementation of rehabilitation services. Supporting staff in understanding psychiatric rehabilitation principles, service expectations, and documentation requirements. Promoting recovery, independence, community integration, wellness, social functioning, and daily living skill development. Collaborating with program directors, supervisors, licensed professionals, direct care staff, families, caregivers, and other team members as appropriate. Participating in staff meetings, case reviews, trainings, quality improvement activities, and program planning as assigned. Maintaining accurate, timely, and professional documentation in accordance with program standards. Maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and all applicable privacy and regulatory requirements. Supporting a safe, respectful, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered service environment. Performing other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities When Serving Adults Develop and assure that rehabilitation services meet the needs of adults served by the program. Oversee the daily program of rehabilitation services. Educate direct care staff on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate to the goals identified in the individual’s IRP or ITRP. Support staff in delivering services that promote recovery, independence, community living skills, social skills, coping skills, wellness, and functional improvement. Monitor service delivery to ensure activities are appropriate, individualized, and connected to the participant’s rehabilitation goals. Assist with identifying service gaps and recommending improvements to strengthen the adult psychiatric rehabilitation program. Responsibilities When Serving Minors Be a licensed mental health professional with a minimum of 2 years of direct care experience working with emotionally disturbed youth, when applicable to the assigned role. Advise the Program Director regarding the development and implementation of rehabilitation services that reflect the needs of minors served by the program. Maintain overall responsibility for rehabilitation services for minors, including: Developing and assuring that rehabilitation services meet the needs of the minors served by the program. Providing oversight for the daily program of rehabilitation services. Educate direct care staff on how to document the correlation between rehabilitation activities and the goals identified in the IRP or ITRP. Support developmentally appropriate, strengths-based, and family-aware rehabilitation programming. Ensure services address emotional, behavioral, social, community, educational, and functional skill needs as appropriate. Assist staff in providing services that are appropriate for youth with serious emotional disorders and related behavioral health needs. Work Schedule Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available. Services are generally provided Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Schedules may vary based on program needs, client service requirements, staff coverage, and employee availability. Evening, weekend, and flexible hours may be required as needed to support program operations and client care. Travel Requirements Approximately 20% travel required. Company vehicle provided. No additional travel compensation provided. Education, Certifications, & Qualifications Candidates must meet the applicable qualifications based on whether they will serve adults, minors, or both. General Requirement Candidate must have the education, license, certification, and experience required for the population served and must be able to provide documentation of current credentials upon request. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or related field required. CPRP certification preferred. Experience working in psychiatric rehabilitation or community mental health strongly preferred. Qualifications for Specialists Serving Minors A Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist serving minors must meet the following qualifications: Has a minimum of 2 years of direct care experience working with youth with a serious emotional disorder; and Is one of the following: A licensed mental health professional; or Certified by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and has obtained the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Children’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate. Candidates serving minors must provide a copy of their current license and/or certificate, as applicable. Qualifications for Specialists Serving Adults A Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist serving adults must be one of the following: A licensed mental health professional; or A rehabilitation counselor currently certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or A bachelor’s-prepared Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner currently certified by the U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Candidates serving adults must provide documentation of current licensure or certification, as applicable. Working Conditions Work performed in office, community-based, residential, school, and program settings. Regular interaction with individuals experiencing behavioral health and psychiatric challenges. Standard schedule is Monday–Friday during business hours; evening, weekend, and flexible hours may be required based on program needs. Approximately 20% travel required for client visits, meetings, trainings, and community services. Must maintain professionalism, confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and trauma-informed practices at all times. Physical Demands Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, speaking, and computer use. Ability to travel between multiple service locations as needed. Must effectively communicate with clients, families, staff, and community providers. Ability to complete electronic documentation and participate in meetings and trainings. May occasionally lift or carry up to 20 pounds of files, supplies, or program materials. Why Work With Freedom Healthcare LLC d/b/a Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Competitive hourly compensation Stable full-time W-2 employment Executive-level leadership opportunity within a growing organization Opportunity to oversee diverse property, facility, maintenance, and construction operations Mission-driven operational environment supporting health and human services organizations Collaborative leadership culture with opportunities to strengthen systems, workflows, and organizational performance How to Apply Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and qualifications for consideration. HR: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr