Psychosocial Rehabilitation Tech I

Job Purpose

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technicians are responsible for facilitating and delivering treatment services according to an established schedule of structured program activities. PSR Techs shall ensure a therapeutic environment which is productive, meaningful and provided in a manner that is appropriate for the person(s)-served within the treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Possess or ability to possess a MO Class “E” Chauffeur’s license

PSR Tech Level II

• 2000 hours (at least one year) of applicable work experience and completion of all other requirements specified on the PSR Tech Level II application

PSR Tech Level III

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social work and/ or other Social Service related field, OR
• 4000 hours (at least two years) of applicable work experience and completion of all other requirements specified on the PSR Tech Level III application

Core Job Duties

• Monitor and facilitate group activities in accordance to program schedule using group material that engage person(s)-served
• Work side by side with person(s)-served to perform work that is important to their community.
• Assist person(s)-served in meeting goals and objectives in current treatment plan by using staff interventions outlined in that plan.
• Assist in the transportation of person(s)-served to and from scheduled activities and to and from person(s)-served home as needed
• Coordinate crisis intervention services as needed
• Monitor person(s)-served and report any physical and/ or emotional changes to the proper staff members.
• Complete required documentation within program guidelines.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/ or mental disorders.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.