Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Full‑Time | Salisbury, MD
Salary Range: $40,000–$55,000 annually
Schedule: 4‑Day, 36-hour Work Week (Monday–Thursday)

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, person-centered care, 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 Psychiatric 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

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and develop person‑centered, strengths‑based recovery plans.
• 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, strengths-based services that align with HealthPort’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.

About HealthPort

• HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center offering outpatient therapy, substance use services, and primary care. Our mission is to cultivate an organically developmental, evidence‑based culture dedicated to community wellness. We provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401(k) with employer contribution and match.  HealthPort is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) eligible employer and participates in other loan forgiveness programs.