Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist - PRN

About the Role

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS) provides person-centered psychosocial rehabilitation services and supportive interventions to adults diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) who are transitioning from homelessness, hospitalization, crisis services, or higher levels of care. Services are provided at a 24/7 residential site under the supervision of the House Manager. This position focuses on site support to individuals in developing skills to maintain Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), strengthen coping skills, promote recovery, and improve life/social skills in both individual and group settings, with an emphasis on independent living. This role prioritizes client-centered interventions over custodial supervision or task-monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all clients are treated with dignity and respect, experiencing effective yet minimally restrictive interventions.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical conduct at all times.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Uphold and ensure compliance with internal policies, as well as all relevant laws and regulations.
• Model the values and mission of the organization consistently.
• Assist with maintaining structure, safety, cleanliness, and organization within the residential environment.
• Support residents with meal preparation, household responsibilities, development of healthy routines, and adherence to house procedures, including safety checks, resident sign-in/out, and program expectations.
• Assist in managing conflict, crisis response, and de-escalation interventions as needed.
• Build recovery-oriented relationships with residents through consistent engagement and person-centered communication.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate structured psychosocial rehabilitation groups and activities that support wellness, recovery, coping skills, communication, and independent living.
• Observe, prompt, and document resident self-administration of medications in accordance with agency policy and medication observation guidelines.
• Complete accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation in accordance with agency standards and medical necessity expectations.
• Interact positively with other staff and members of the agency and team, including participating in team meetings, supervisions, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in providing structured and constructive activities that support the client’s treatment.
• Assist clients with developing, practicing, and strengthening daily living, social, and coping skills, with an emphasis on independent living success.
• Duties and responsibilities may change to meet operational or program needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Emotional and physical capacity to manage self and clients who may act out or behave in a verbal or physical manner.
• Ability to remain professional and effective in stressful or fast-paced situations.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks, including bending, stooping, standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and walking up and down stairs within the facility.
• Ability to effectively use all devices, equipment, and computer systems required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
• Must meet all relevant licensing, credentialing, and other requirements, as applicable.
• Clearance through the Kansas Children’s Abuse/Neglect Register and criminal background checks to be completed upon hire and every 2 years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience in recovery or behavioral health systems.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health issues, homelessness, substance use disorders, trauma, or co-occurring behavioral health needs.
• Experience in residential services, peer support, behavioral health, or human services.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated dependability and regular attendance in the workplace.