Citizen Advocates, Inc.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Citizen Advocates, Inc., Ogdensburg, New York, United States
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Citizen Advocates, Inc.
A Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist serves in a paraprofessional capacity as part of the crisis intervention unit. The position assists clients with paperwork related to pending admissions, discharges and post-discharge phases, and transportation of patients/clients to and from inpatient psychiatric and crisis stabilization placements; performs a backup role to the crisis worker with support and informational crisis phone contacts; assists with the coordination of the care of clients who are placed in crisis stabilization sites; and provides in-person medication deliveries, welfare checks and phone prompts to clients. This position is responsible for assisting clients to develop and implement their personal wellness goals.
Required Education and Experience
For Adults: High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or serious mental illness OR bachelor's degree and 1 year relevant experience.
For Children: High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience working with children involved with mental health, addiction and/or foster care.
Must have a clean, valid driver's license.
Position Details
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Other
Industry:
Hospitals and Health Care
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A Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist serves in a paraprofessional capacity as part of the crisis intervention unit. The position assists clients with paperwork related to pending admissions, discharges and post-discharge phases, and transportation of patients/clients to and from inpatient psychiatric and crisis stabilization placements; performs a backup role to the crisis worker with support and informational crisis phone contacts; assists with the coordination of the care of clients who are placed in crisis stabilization sites; and provides in-person medication deliveries, welfare checks and phone prompts to clients. This position is responsible for assisting clients to develop and implement their personal wellness goals.
Required Education and Experience
For Adults: High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or serious mental illness OR bachelor's degree and 1 year relevant experience.
For Children: High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience working with children involved with mental health, addiction and/or foster care.
Must have a clean, valid driver's license.
Position Details
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Other
Industry:
Hospitals and Health Care
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