Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Full-time
Philadelphia, PA, usvia Workable ATSPosted Nov 25, 2025
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About this role

Creative Therapeutic Specialties such as Music, Art, Dance and Recreation a plus!

Salary Range: $43,000-$48,000, Dependent On Experience.

  • $2,000 Bonus for CPRP certification.
  • LOCATION: Both on-site and in the community as needed .

General Overview Of Key Roles &

Responsibilities

  • To provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services facility based and/or in the community as assigned.
  • To provide groups/unit to enhance an individual’s knowledge to develop, enhance and retain skills and competencies in living, learning, working, and socializing.
  • To help individuals receive the level of and/or have access to the services/supports they choose, so that an individual can live in the environment of their choice.
  • To monitor and track progress of individual’s in assigned caseload; participate in the development of individualized rehabilitation plans.

Essential & Core Functions

  • Provides and facilitates individual’s skill development and support which includes daily living, socialization, educational/vocational supports and opportunities, and leisure/recreation activities planning including community integration and community connections.
  • Maintains and monitors an assigned caseload of individual.
  • Participates in the analysis and identification of service delivery gaps, changes and problems under the guidance of the supervisor.
  • Consistently meets productivity expectations as set by administration, department and funding sources.
  • Participates in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with identifying individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis situation.
  • Establishes and maintains liaisons with other service providers to promote program coordination and enhance individual services.
  • Participates in relevant training to enhance professional growth, and development with an emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation services and evidence based practices.
  • May participate in program planning and development sessions as well as practice guidelines and standards.
  • Assists as an advocate and encourages individuals to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitative process, including a mastery of skills.
  • Attends staff and other meetings as they relate to the individuals and their overall growth and development.
  • Assists with special projects, reports and program planning.
  • May provide supplemental coverage and/or fill-in for other programmatic services as needed.
  • Provides transitional employment support/coverage for individuals in various settings.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as they relate to the overall enhancement of program service delivery.
  • May require crisis intervention for emergency situations.
  • Flexible work hours to cover expanded program structured services that will include evenings and weekends.
  • May provide support to participants traveling for conferences, workshops and leisure that may include overnights stays.

Additional

Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Prerequisites & Qualifications For The Position

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or any area of Human Services.
  • Two (2) years of work experience in the mental health direct service, one (1) of which must be work experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS).
  • Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification required; must be attained within two (2) years of hire if not currently possessed.

- Or A Cprp

  • Drug and alcohol experience a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with this kind of role?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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