Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Company: Carelink Career Page
Location: Media
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Job Summary This position is responsible for providing skill and support development to consumers in their living, learning, working, and social environment within the framework of a service plan. Essential Functions Coordinate services and initial consumer contact with Case Manager at the anchor agencies. Provide skill development and support in a one-to-one relationship. Assist consumers in the development and implementation of long and short-term rehabilitation goals. Develop specific, achievable, behavioral-based and objective goals that address the skill areas the consumer has identified. Assist in the development of strategies to enable consumers to meet their rehabilitation goals. Provide direct care skills training in activities of daily living. Consistently assess, teach, evaluate and supervise consumers' skills in their living, learning, working, and social environments. Prepare service plans, progress notes, case summaries and other related paperwork in a timely manner. Organize schedule in order to maximize face to face contacts. Complete assignments independently and within specified time frames. Provide accurate and detailed tracking of service units. Demonstrate the ability to take direction. Follow instructions accurately and thoroughly. Adhere to supervisor’s requests. Show initiative and demonstrate good judgment. Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgments regarding the welfare of consumers. Work flexible schedule to accommodate program and consumer needs. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation. Use appropriate communication channels. Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness. Perform the job within the framework of agency, site and professional standards. Participate in staff meetings and training programs. Participate in consumer meetings with other service providers. Participate in supervision on an on-going basis. Attend and participate in agency events. Adhere to agency/program policies and procedures. Project a positive attitude and image to staff, consumers, family members and outside contacts. Participate in achievement of agency/program objectives, goals and mission. Cooperate with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency mission. Follow expected dress code. Transport consumers as necessary/appropriate. Respond appropriately to emergency situations. Provide service to a caseload of ten consumers. Performs job in a safe manner. Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner. Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. Other Functions Attends and participates in regular supervision. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Performs job within framework of agency, site, and professional standards. Participates in staff meetings and training programs. Attends and participates in agency events. Adheres to agency/site policies and procedures including HIPAA requirements. Cooperates and coordinates with Regional Director on all operational issues. Projects a positive attitude and image to staff, participants, family members, and outside contacts. Uses appropriate communication channels. Completes assignments independently and within specified time frames. Participates in achievement of agency objectives, goals, and mission. Displays motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness/disabilities. Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of people served. Displays ability to take direction. Demonstrates knowledge of basic principles and methods of clinical psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation. Follows agency dress code. Adheres to supervisor's requests. Cooperates with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency. Contributes to the growth and development of services. Shows initiative and demonstrate good judgement. Follows instructions accurately and thoroughly. Works as scheduled to assure coverage. Performs job in a safe manner. Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner. Requirements: Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree Field of study: General Studies, Social Sciences, or Mental Health Work Experience: 6 years’ experience with HS Diploma or 2 years with Bachelor’s Degree Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of psychotropic medications preferred. Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation required. Motivation, interest and ability to work empathetically with people who have mental illness required. Ability to work independently and effectively handle multiple tasks required. Ability to work as a leader required. Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of consumers required. Ability to handle confidential information required. Ability and willingness to drive agency car/van required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments. Ability to exercise judgment. Physical and Environmental Job Requirements R arely O ccasionally F requently C onstantly Sitting – required to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. F Standing – required to remain on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area.O Walking – required to walk considerable distances in the facility during the course of work. O Lifting – required to raise or lower objects from one level to another regularly. Up to 10 pounds O 11 to 20 pounds R 21 to 30 pounds R 31 to 50 pounds R 51 to 75 pounds (team lifting as appropriate) R 76 to 100 pounds (team lifting required) R Carrying – required to carry objects in arms or on the shoulder. O Pushing – required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved away. R Pulling – required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved towards employee. R Climbing – required to climb and work in overhead areas. R Balancing – required to move between objects or work in overhead areas. R Stooping – required to bend forward by bending at the waist. O Kneeling – required to move or support self on knees R Crouching – required to bend the legs or spine. R Crawling – required to work in confined space and move about on hands and knees. R Reaching – required to use hands and arms to reach for or place objects. R Feeling – required to discriminate between varying textures. R Grasping – required to pick up objects with fingers. R Substantial Movements – required to perform substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. O Eye, Hand, Foot Coordination – required to coordinate the eyes, hands, feet with each other in response to visual stimuli. O Motor Coordination Skills – required to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers rapidly and accurately and handle precise movements. R Color Determination – required to identify colors through vision. R Near Acuity – required close, clear vision with or without correction. O Depth Perception – required to distinguish depth. O NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer and COO, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.

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