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.