Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Location: Sedalia, Missouri

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full Time

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Job Summary:
Here are 5 reasons you should apply to become our next Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist:

1) You’ll directly empower individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness to achieve greater independence,
2) You’ll be part of a compassionate, collaborative team that values your humanity and wellbeing,
3) You’ll gain hands-on experience in behavioral health and case management that builds your career,
4) You’ll make a real difference every day by helping others reach their goals, and
5) You’ll use your passion for human services in a mission-driven role where your work truly matters.

We’re looking for empathetic, reliable team players with strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and a heart for community support.
 

As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, you’ll provide day-to-day PSR services that help clients build life skills, connect with community resources, and thrive outside of clinical settings. Working under the guidance of our Clinical Supervisor and PSR Supervisor, you’ll facilitate education groups, support treatment plan goals, coordinate outings and activities, and serve as a consistent, positive role model. This role combines direct client engagement, advocacy, and teamwork to promote recovery and long-term wellness for individuals in the Sedalia Missouri area.
 

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual’s humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce 
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage clients daily through psychosocial rehabilitation activities that build coping skills, independence, and community living skills
• Facilitate PSR education sessions and plan group outings that support treatment plan objectives and client growth
• Advocate for clients by coordinating services, connecting them with community resources, and supporting treatment plan implementation under supervisor direction
• Monitor program premises to maintain safety, sanitation, and adherence to all program expectations and curfews
• Complete orientation, education, referral, and record keeping functions while participating in collaborative team planning
• Serve as an appropriate role model and maintain professional behavior consistent with agency philosophy and CPRC team standards
• Operate company vehicle for client transportation and program business needs as required
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and demonstrate commitment to the long-term and short-term goals of the program

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of responsible employment history required
• Thorough knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques as they relate to mental health services
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations related to assigned program
• Detailed knowledge of challenges faced by persons with mental illness living in the community and how to access available community resources
• Considerable knowledge of methods, modalities, legal requirements, and court procedures related to treating mental illness and substance use
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities
• Capability to communicate ideas clearly and produce clear, concise reports

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check required
   

Physical Requirements

• Classified as Sedentary Work by ADA standards
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body
• Perform repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
• Involve sitting most of the time but may require walking or standing for brief periods
• Walking and standing required only occasionally if all other sedentary criteria are met

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.