Job Description

Healing Mind Wellness
124 Slade Avenue, Suite 101 | Baltimore, MD 21208 

Job Description and Specification

Job Title:
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Direct Service Worker

Reports To:
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

Department:
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Specialty Summary

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Direct Service Worker (DSW) provides comprehensive, community-based rehabilitative services to children and adults. These services aim to strengthen clients’ independent living skills, daily self-care practices, mental health stabilization, interpersonal skill development, job readiness, and community integration as outlined in each client’s Individualized Rehabilitation Plan. Services are delivered in the home, community, and/or at the Healing Mind Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center.

The DSW collaborates with clients’ families, medical/mental health providers, and other community supports for care coordination. They are expected to deliver high-quality care in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, adhering to COMAR and CARF regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide in-person or telehealth direct care services to assigned clients six times per month.
• Facilitate skill-based groups for clients within the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program.
• Implement interventions outlined in clients’ Individual Rehabilitation Plans to achieve successful outcomes.
• Develop safety plans for high-risk clients.
• Make referrals to community resources as needed.
• Participate in consultation and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Attend all scheduled trainings and meetings to maintain licensure and certifications.
• Complete thorough and timely documentation as required by the agency.
• Follow program policies and procedures in accordance with licensing standards.

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma with 3 years of experience, OR
• 30 hours of college credits in healthcare services, OR
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.

Skills:

• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to adjust tasks and work schedules as program needs arise.
• Calm and effective handling of stressful workload conditions and crises.
• Clear, professional, and respectful communication with clients, coworkers, and external contacts.
• Strong ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Understanding of diverse cultural, social, and religious backgrounds.
• Knowledge and application of program policies and procedures.

Training:
Continuous.

Experience:

• Three years of experience as a psychiatric specialist.
• Rehabilitative knowledge and experience.
• CPRP Certification (preferred).

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands:

• Frequent communication, reaching, and manipulation of objects and office equipment.
• Regularly moving materials up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25+ pounds.

Mental Demands:

• Good judgment, consistency, and tolerance.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population.

Additional Requirements

• Access to a working computer and cell phone.

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