Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist Location: Saint Louis, MO Department: Adult Community Services Employment Type: Full Time Job Summary: Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This role offers the opportunity to support recovery, independence, and community integration through hands‑on engagement, skill‑building, and supportive services. If you are dependable, patient, and passionate about helping others grow and succeed, this position allows you to be part of a mission‑driven team dedicated to dignity, recovery, and long‑term wellbeing. In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day psychosocial rehabilitation services in accordance with state regulatory requirements. You will facilitate structured activities and groups, support treatment plan implementation, serve as an advocate for clients, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive program environment while working closely with clinical supervisors and interdisciplinary teams. This position offers… · Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost · Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel · Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition · Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce · Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more Key Responsibilities: · Provide day‑to‑day psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness · Facilitate PSR education sessions, structured groups, outings, and activities under clinical supervision · Assist with client orientation, education, referrals, documentation, and participation in team planning · Serve as an advocate for clients in support of individualized treatment plan goals · Monitor program environments to ensure safety, sanitation, and adherence to program expectations and curfews · Encourage appropriate behaviors and serve as a positive role model for clients · Communicate observations and concerns to the CPRC team to support coordinated care · Operate agency vehicles to provide client transportation and support program operations · Attend scheduled staff meetings and participate in program activities · Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s long‑term and short‑term goals · Perform additional duties as assigned by clinical or program leadership Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: · High School diploma or equivalent · Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history · Knowledge of case management and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred · Experience working with individuals with mental illness in a community‑based setting preferred Additional Qualifications: · Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record · Must have current auto insurance · Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company‑owned vehicle · Must be at least 23 years of age to operate a company‑owned 15‑passenger van · Must attain required Behavioral Management training within 30 days of employment or first available class · Must complete “Direct Service Expectations,” Growth and Development, and Privileging and Credentialing requirements within required timeframes · Ability to communicate clearly and complete accurate, concise documentation · Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities Physical Requirements · Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally · Ability to perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and documentation · Ability to sit for extended periods with occasional walking or standing · Ability to meet the physical demands of a sedentary work environment Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Places for People is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. About Brightli Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come. Brightli Snapshot 200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees