Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Employment Type : Full time Shift : Description : Position Purpose : The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS) provides recovery-oriented services to individuals living with serious mental illness, often with co-occurring substance use disorders. The PRS supports clients in developing and achieving goals related to independent living, social engagement, vocational pursuits, and wellness management. Services may be provided in community, home, or clinic-based settings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Deliver psychiatric rehabilitation services in accordance with individualized recovery plans.
• Assist individuals in developing life skills such as budgeting, self-care, cooking, medication management, and use of public transportation.
• Support clients in accessing community resources such as housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, case managers, peer specialists, and other service providers.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency, funder, and legal standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills development groups.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and supervision.
• Monitor progress toward rehabilitation goals and revise services as necessary.
• Engage clients in a respectful, strengths-based, and culturally competent manner. MINIMUM QUALILFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in (Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Special Education) with 2 years' experience in mental health direct service, 1 year of which must be work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation service;
• CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) certification must be attained within two years of date of hire OR CPRP certification current.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Act 33 / 34 / 73 clearances POSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS : WORK SCHEDULE : This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position.
• Primarily Monday-Friday daylight with flexibility to meet consumer needs.
• Great Benefit Package : (Benefits start Day 1 of employment) :
• 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; Plus more……… ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing : Mental illness and substance abuse; Physical health needs; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness abuse
• Our Commitment
• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.