Psychiatric Rehab Specialist Weekend

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist- Weekend Full‑Time | Salisbury, MD Salary Range : $40,000–$55,000 annually Schedule: 3‑Day, 30-hour Work Week (Friday-Sunday) Position Summary The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist plays a key role in supporting clients on their recovery journey. Using the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation—including empowerment, self‑determination, healing-centered, community integration, skill development, and a strengths‑based approach—the Specialist helps clients identify meaningful life goals and develop the skills, supports, and confidence needed to achieve them.

This position includes shared responsibility for the caseload within a collaborative team environment. Key Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Integrated Into This Role This role is grounded in established Psych Rehab principles, including: Person‑Centered Planning: Services driven by each client’s goals, preferences, culture, and strengths.

Hope & Empowerment: Nurture belief in recovery, autonomy, and personal agency. Strengths‑Based Approach: Identifying and building upon the individual capabilities of each client. Self‑Determination: Supporting clients in making informed choices about their lives and care. Skill Building & Competency Development: Teaching and reinforcing practical skills for independent living, wellness, social relationships, and community functioning.

Community Integration: Helping clients participate fully in community life in the least restrictive setting. Healing-Centered Care: Ensuring physical and emotional safety, choice, trust, and collaboration. Holistic Wellness: Addressing physical, emotional, social, and environmental aspects of health.

Job Responsibilities

Provide ongoing skill development interventions to support independence in daily living, social functioning, and community integration. Document progress, outcomes, and service delivery in accordance with program and regulatory standards. Deliver high‑quality, safety-centered services that align with Health. Port’s mission of providing sanctuary, support, and recovery‑oriented care.

Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy coping strategies, professionalism, and ethical practice. Coordinate care with internal and external providers to promote holistic and integrated services. Support clients in managing their healthcare needs, including scheduling, follow‑ups, wellness planning, and health literacy.

Conduct regular home visits to evaluate and reinforce safety, cleanliness, and daily living skills. Promote community inclusion by connecting clients with resources, educational opportunities, and natural supports.

Qualifications

& Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent. A minimum of one to two years of experience working with individuals with behavioral health disorders is preferred. Current CPR and First Aid certification. Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, maintain professional boundaries, and support recovery‑oriented care. Why Join Health. Port? Health. Port is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center offering outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, and primary care services. Our mission is to foster an organically developmental culture grounded in evidence‑based care and focused on the health of our community.