PRP Rehabilitation Specialist-(LMSW,LCSW-C,LGPC,LCPC,CFRP)

POSITION TITLE: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Specialist-

REPORTS TO : PRP Program Supervisor

DEPARTMENT : Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)

Location: In-office, community; hybrid

Job Type: W2 (full-time)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Group coordinator plays a crucial role in organizing program services and support to ensure that clients' needs are met, focusing on strengthening decision-making skills, fostering personal and professional growth, and navigating community resources through the assistance of their Rehabilitation Coordinator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Group departments Implementation:
• Ensure the effective implementation of group department rehabilitation services.
• Provide oversight on clinical direction to group facilitators to ensure services are effective.
• Adhering to COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations) guidelines.
• Scheduling of PRP Groups
• Ensure timely communication of group schedules to participants and staff.
• Promotion of group services to external referral sources, as applicable
• Document Review:
• Conduct ongoing review of both online and office-based client services and session documentation
• Collect, review, and sign monthly staff invoices and program documentation forms for accuracy before submission.
• Client Progress Monitoring:
• Review and sign client progress notes, individual rehabilitation plans (IRPs), and monthly summaries.
• Educate rehabilitation coordinators on providing services that are aligned with individual IRP goals.
• Staff Management and Development:
• Conduct monthly staff meetings for planning and assessing staff development.
• Organize on-site and coordinate off-site training as needed.
• Assign caseloads to staff and conduct ongoing assessments of performance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the group facilitators within the department.
• Monitor the implementation of group programs, ensuring they align with the organization's mission and goals.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of group interventions and make recommendations for improvement.
• Compliance and Reinforcement:
• Reinforce company policies, COMAR and CARF regulatory requirements, and other regulatory agency standards.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Meet with the program director monthly to present updates, discuss staff and program concerns, and address regulatory issues.
• Attend monthly team meetings for collaborative planning and communication.
• Manage and coordinate administrative tasks related to the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Group Department.
• Maintain accurate records of group attendance, progress notes, and other relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
• Hiring, Termination, and Supervision:
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for group facilitators.
• Provide orientation and training to new hires within the department.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions and performance evaluations for group facilitators.
• Address performance issues promptly and, if necessary, facilitate terminations in accordance with organizational policies.
• Experience and Education Requirements:
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in an outpatient setting.
• Require LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, LCSW, CPRP, CFRP