Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist Location: Maryland Company: Freedom Healthcare LLC d/b/a Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, W-2 Employee Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexible hours may be required based on program needs Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation, based on credentials and experience Travel: Approximately 20%; company vehicle provided Job Description Support recovery, independence, and meaningful community living. Freedom Healthcare LLC d/b/a Community Wellness Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to support the development, oversight, and quality of psychiatric rehabilitation services in Maryland. This role is ideal for a knowledgeable and compassionate professional with experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, community mental health, staff support, and recovery-oriented care. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist will help ensure services are individualized, person-centered, trauma-informed, and aligned with each participant’s Individual Rehabilitation Plan or Individual Treatment/Rehabilitation Plan. Key Responsibilities Program Oversight and Rehabilitation Services Oversee the daily delivery of psychiatric rehabilitation services. Ensure services are individualized, goal-directed, and aligned with each participant’s IRP or ITRP. Support rehabilitation programming that promotes recovery, independence, wellness, social functioning, and daily living skills. Identify service gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen program quality. Staff Support and Training Educate direct care staff on psychiatric rehabilitation principles, service expectations, and documentation requirements. Train staff on how rehabilitation activities connect to participant goals. Support staff in providing meaningful, person-centered, and developmentally appropriate services. Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, training, and quality improvement activities. Client and Team Collaboration Collaborate with program directors, supervisors, licensed professionals, direct care staff, families, caregivers, and other team members. Support services for adults, minors, or both, depending on credentials, experience, and program assignment. Promote a safe, respectful, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered service environment. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program standards. Qualifications Candidates must meet the applicable qualifications for the population served. General Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or related field required. CFRP certification required. Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation or community mental health strongly preferred. Must be able to provide documentation of current credentials upon request. For Specialists Serving Adults Candidates Must Be One Of The Following: Licensed mental health professional; or Rehabilitation counselor certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; or Bachelor’s-prepared Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner certified by the U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. For Specialists Serving Minors Candidates Must Have: Minimum of 2 years of direct care experience working with youth with a serious emotional disorder; and Licensed mental health professional status, or Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association certification with the Children’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate. Competencies and Skills Strong knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery-oriented care, and community mental health services. Ability to guide staff and support quality rehabilitation programming. Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate with clients, families, staff, providers, and community partners. Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care. Ability to maintain confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and professional boundaries. Comfortable working in office, community-based, residential, school, and program settings. What We Offer Eligible employees may receive competitive compensation, stable employment opportunities, professional development support, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven behavioral health program focused on recovery, wellness, and community integration. #J-18808-Ljbffr American HomeStays LLC