Adult PRP Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Requirements:

Full-time. This is position reports to the Program Director. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant supervisory experience working with adults who have a mental illness diagnosis. Minimum three years’ experience working with adults with an SMI diagnosis (serious mental illness). Knowledge of COMAR regulations for PRP is mandatory.

Valid professional license - LMSW, LGPC, LCSW, LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT, CPRP

Must pass state background check

Work in the office at least 3 full days per week. The other 2 days may be worked remotely.

Be able to work in person at all locations whenever needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete Carelon authorizations and ensure follow-up for approval.

• Plan and facilitate educational activity-based groups.

• Complete initial intakes and screenings in the office and within the community.

• Development of the Individual Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment plans.

• Provide care coordination that includes developing age-appropriate daily living skills, increasing community integration, and helping clients meet rehabilitation goals.

• Track and organize documentation and authorization due dates.

• Adequately communicate with internal and external program staff.

• Develop and maintain relationships with other providers in the community

• Conduct internal and external chart reviews. Develop and complete improvement plans as needed.

• Review and sign off on all clinical documentation from PRP Counselors, which includes ensuring documentation is completed in a timely manner and that its content is of sufficient quality.

• Attend and lead meetings to collaborate with client treatment teams.

• Assist in training and supervision of direct service staff as instructed.

• Complete documentation in the Electronic Health Record to include daily contact notes, assessments, and monthly summaries as required.

• Perform case manager duties for designated clients or on an interim basis as needed.

• Attend annual cultural competency and responsiveness trainings. • Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Maryland-licensed mental health professional or have CPRP. ( Please do not apply if you do not have an active CPRP or an equivalent licensure )

• At least 2 years of experience working with clients with severe emotional and/or psychiatric problems.

• Ability to use a computer, phone, and electronic health record.

• Have a Maryland State driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.

• Be comfortable meeting clients in their home and community.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Willingness to travel between program sites, client homes, and community centers as needed.

Flexible work from home options available.