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GATEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.

$32,044 / year median in Mississippi

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

To utilize a variety of approaches and interventions to promote recovery within a site-based program as well as provide successful community integration experiences. Provide individualized support and skill teaching in the community to promote new role development. Assist individuals in gaining access to needed psychiatric, medical, social, residential, financial, and other services appropriate for the individual. Specific Duties 1. Attend trainings on recovery, psychiatric rehabilitation, trauma, supported employment practices, substance abuse, and cultural competency. 2. Assist in the development and implementation of any other education and support groups deemed beneficial. 3. Assist individuals in developing and practicing the skills defined on their psychiatric rehabilitation plans. This may include accompanying individuals to appointments, leisure activities, or other activities of interest, including religious, educational, or vocational, to provide support and encouragement. 4. Link individuals to community resources and peer supports to promote community integration. 5. Actively engage individuals in services including outreach visits at the individual's home, crisis center, or outpatient facility. 6. Carry individual caseload under supervision of Program Manager. 7. Responsible for developing treatment plans, rehabilitation plans, and Annual Psychosocial Evaluations. 8. Ensure all required documentation is completed in a timely, comprehensive, and legible manner. 9. Collaborate with involved personnel in the community such as GED instructors, college professions, faith-based representatives, volunteer and employment supervisors as assigned by the Program Manager. 10. Consult and collaborate with all team members, including the psychiatrist on a regular basis. 11. Attend trainings on relevant topics such as recovery, substance abuse, and psychiatric rehabilitation. 12. Be aware of and follow policies and procedures including those regarding confidentiality. 13. Participate in quality improvement and data gathering as assigned. 14. Drive vehicle for program reasons. 15. Be aware of financial liabilities, coordinate any financial changes with the billing department, and assist in securing their party resources when indicated. 16. Assist individuals in gaining access to needed psychiatric, medical, social, residential, financial and other services appropriate for the individual. 17. Plan, implement, and monitor wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of clients 18. Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our clients 19. Manage volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and supervising volunteers 20. Plan monthly activity calendar for community 21. Complete daily census and revenue forms; assist in the processing of billing forms 22. Other related duties as assigned. Position Requirements Experience working with individuals who have a mental illness and/or substance abuse problem. Valid MS Driver's license. Education Requirements BA in Rehabilitative Services or Human Services from an accredited college/university.