Key Point Health Services, Inc.
Job Description
Position Title:
Rehabilitation Specialist - Child PRP
Qualifications:
The Rehabilitation Specialist must be a Licensed Mental Health
Professional with a minimum of two years experience working with
emotionally disturbed youth. The Rehabilitation Specialist must be able
to demonstrate proficiency in psychiatric rehabilitation assessments and
Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP). Employee must be able to
educate, monitor, supervise and support direct care staff in the Child
PRP. The Rehabilitation Specialist should have experience conducting
individual and group psychotherapy for children and experience
planning therapeutic group activities.
Supervision:
The Rehabilitation Specialist – Child PRP reports directly to the Program
Manager or the Director.
Essential Responsibilities:
Advise the Program Manager of Child PRP Services regarding the development and implementation of
rehabilitation services that reflect the needs of the minors being served by the program.
Assume overall responsibility for rehabilitation services, including:
- Developing and assuring that the rehabilitation services meet the needs of the individuals served
by the program;
- Providing oversight of the daily program of rehabilitation services;
- Educating Rehabilitation Counselors on how to document the correlation between rehabilitation
activities and the goals identified in the Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
Develop and implement a regular calendar of PRP On-Site Group Activities based on a curriculum
designed to address targeted skill areas (e.g. Social Skills, Anger Management Skills, Semi-Independent
Living Skills, etc.)
Conduct and/or assign staff to conduct therapeutic group activities for children enrolled in the PRP.
Complete comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Assessments for children approved for PRP services.
Develop and/or assign the development of Individualized Rehabilitation Plans (IRP) based on the specific
strengths, skills and needs of children enrolled in the PRP.
Supervise Rehabilitation Counselors, providing education, support and regular monitoring to:
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Ensure that IRPs written by Rehabilitation Counselors are individualized, measurable and
appropriate for the person for whom it is written.
Ensure that Rehabilitation Counselors understand how to implement the IRPs and prescribed
goals for assigned clients.
Ensure that Rehabilitation Counselors complete their assigned in-home or community based visits
each month.
Ensure that information regarding each child’s participation and progress is accurately reflected in
the record through contact notes, monthly progress summary notes, and quarterly IRP reviews.
Rehabilitation Specialist – Child PRP
Job Description
Work with the Program Manager of Child PRP Services to create and implement a monthly schedule of
PRP activities to include Group Psychotherapy sessions and PRP group activity sessions.
Provide case management, psychoeducation, crisis intervention and advocacy for individuals receiving
PRP services.
Work with other inter- and intra-agency professionals to coordinate services for children enrolled in the
PRP.
Maintain and ensure appropriate and timely communication with other Mental Health Professionals
working with children enrolled in the PRP to ensure an efficient coordination of services.
Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing the provision
of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services for Minors.
Ensure the completion of all requirements and timely submission of all paperwork necessary for Key
Point to submit and receive payment for services.
Represent Key Point Health Services and the Child PRP program professionally on committees, at
conferences, meetings, trainings, etc.
Network with other professionals to promote Key Point’s Child PRP.
Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the department, facility and agency.
Carry out the mission, philosophy of care and policies of Key Point Health Services, Inc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to the position of Rehabilitation
Specialist. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from
time to time, as needed.
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Date
06.13
Rehabilitation Specialist – Child PRP
Job Description
06.13