Psychosocial Rehabilitation Tech I - Carter County Youth

Job Purpose Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technicians (PSR Techs) are responsible for facilitating and delivering treatment services according to an established schedule of structured program activities. PSR Techs shall ensure a therapeutic environment which is productive, meaningful and provided in a manner that is appropriate for the person(s

• served within the treatment setting.

Qualifications PSR Tech

LEVEL I A

minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, required, AND Possess or ability to possess a Missouri Class "E" Chauffeur's Driver's License, required Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health. PSR Tech

LEVEL II

Meet the requirements of an PSR Tech I, AND Completion of employment and/ or training requirements listed on the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician Level II Criteria found on SharePoint. PSR Tech

LEVEL III

Bachelor's degree in human service field, OR Associate's degree in Behavioral Health Support, OR Minimum of four years of qualifying experience with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. (See below for definition of qualifying experience), OR Meet the minimum qualifications of a PSR Tech Level II, AND Completion of employment and/ or training requirements listed on the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician Level III Criteria found on SharePoint. Qualifying Experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. Experience must include at least one of the following: Providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/ habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus; Teaching and modeling for individuals how to cope and manage psychiatric, developmental, or substance use issues while encouraging the use of natural resources/supports; Supporting individuals in their efforts to find and maintain housing, employment, and/or function appropriately in a family, school, and community; Assisting individuals to achieve the goals and objectives on their individualized treatment plan.

Note:

To move from one PSR Tech level to another, an application must be completed, signed, and approved. Core Job Duties Monitor and facilitate group activities in accordance to program schedule using group material that engage person(s

• served Work side by side with person(s
• served to perform work that is important to their community. Assist person(s
• served in meeting goals and objectives in current treatment plan by using staff interventions outlined in that plan. Assist in the transportation of person(s
• served to and from scheduled activities and to and from person(s
• served home as needed Coordinate crisis intervention services as needed Monitor person(s
• served and report any physical and/ or emotional changes to the proper staff members.

Complete required documentation within program guidelines. Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models. Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/ or mental disorders. Orally communicate information effectively and accurately. Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency's certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care. Abide by program and agency policies and procedures Other job duties and special projects as assigned.