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:

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Compliance and Reinforcement:
   
   • Reinforce company policies, COMAR and CARF regulatory requirements, and other regulatory agency standards.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Experience and Education Requirements:
   • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in an outpatient setting.
     
   • Require  LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, LCSW, CPRP, CFRP