Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions:

The Rehabilitation Specialist will advise the Program Director regarding the development and implementation of rehabilitation services that reflect the need of the minors and adults served by the program. The role also has oversight responsibility for rehabilitation services including developing and assuring the rehabilitation service meets the needs of the individuals served by program. Along with those tasks the Rehabilitation Specialist will:

• Provide oversight of the daily program of rehabilitation services
• Educate the Direct Care staff on how to document the correlation between the rehabilitation activities and the goals identified in the Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP)
• Provide supervision to Direct Service Staff, review initial assessments and IRP, and complete the review or IRP and reassessment of the clients when needed.
• Review monthly notes of Direct Care staff to ensure compliance
• Train and Supervise the Assessment and Intake Specialist.
• Provide trainings to staff as needed and based on the training framework
• Conduct employee evaluations; annually and 90-day evaluation
• Assist with conducting Interviews & hiring
• Complete initial intakes as needed
• Conduct quality phone calls, employee satisfaction surveys & referral source satisfaction surveys, to address guardian & client concerns
• Manage the client discharge process
• Review client compliance with therapy and making referrals as needed
• Understand COMAR and the function/operation of a PRP program
• All other duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed Maryland mental health professional in the state of Maryland (LCSW, LCSW-C, LCPC,LCMFT) or have a certification from the Commission of Rehab Counseling (CRC)
• Must have a minimum of 2 years direct care experience working with emotionally disturbed youth or adults
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
• Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and special needs populations
• Valid Driver's License and clear driving record
• Approved background clearance for CJIS, CPS, APS

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