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