Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner
Overview
Job Description
The Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation (IPR) Practitioner is responsible for the implementation of the Successful Living IPR program using the IPR Boston Model as a curriculum.This full-time position will assist individuals 18 and older who live with a chronic mental illness to “Choose, Get, and Keep” a life changing goal in their “Living, Learning, Working, or Social” environments.Services are specifically developedtoassistclientsinchoosing,attaining,andmaintainingcriticallifegoalsinvaryingaspectsof their lives. IPR is a highly structured program that delivers services through individual and group settings.The services are consumer driven and individualized for each participant to promote positive change and growth with an emphasis on community integration.
The position opens November 16, 2026, so the earliest possible start date is either on or after November 16, 2026.
CORE DUTIES:
DIRECTINTERACTIONWITHCLIENTS
·Administrationofthefunctionalassessmentintheidentificationofcriticalskillsandsupports
·Meetingincohortswithclientstoworkonidentifiedgoalsand1:1asneeded.
·FacilitationofgroupprogrammingforIPR participants
·Assisttheindividualinthedevelopmentofafollowthroughplanthatguidestheindividualthrough steps to keep their goals after discharge from the IPR services
SERVICE DOCUMENTATION COMPLETION
·MaintainallappropriatedocumentationtomeettheIPR,IowaStateCodeofChapter24credentialing requirements and all state, federal, agency guidelines
·Timelysubmissionofindividualandgroupcontactnotesandcollateraldocumentation
·Organizeandmaintaintheclientfilesanddischargedfiles
·Otherdocumentationasrequired
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintainanexpectedminimumof6billableindividualandgroupprogramhoursperweekwitheach of your assigned client(s) participating in the IPR program.Establishandmaintainaconsistentschedulewithclientsandnegotiateneededadjustments.Communicateinatimelymannerwiththeclient’steamofcareproviders.Responsibleforthedaytodayoperationsoftheprogram,includingfiscal accountability.Responsibletomaintainthe requiredtenetsoftheIPRprogram.FollowthroughwithaconsistentscheduleandadherencetodeadlinesMaintainanOutlookcalendarwithacurrentschedulereflectingallappointmentsandhoursworked.Completealltasksasassignedby supervisorMeetwithsupervisorasscheduledTreatallcolleaguesandclientswithdignityand respectPrompt,professionalandresponsivecommunicationwithclients,fellowstaff,supervisor-in-person, telephonic, electronic, written missive (in writing, face-to-face)FollowallagencypoliciesandproceduresDress,personalappearance,andmannerofbehavior mustreflectaprofessionalimageMaintainconfidentialityandfollowHIPAAguidelinesTEAM AND AGENCY PARTICIPATION
·AttendAgencymeetingsasdesignated
·Participateinanyadditionaltrainingas requiredorassigned
·Otherdutiesasassigned.
DIRECTSUPERVISOR:IPR ProgramManager
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED
·Bachelor’sdegreeandminimumofoneyearinahuman servicefield workingwithanat-risk population
·CurrentlyIPRcertifiedoruponhire, fulfilltherequired60hoursofIPRtrainingandcertification provided by Successful Living prior to delivery of IPR services.
·MaintainanyotheragencytrainingorrequiredIPRadditionaltraining.
·Adaptabilitytochangingrequirementsandprotocolsofgovernmentalagenciesanddesigneesand revised agency policies
·Passmultiplebackgroundchecks,includingbutnotlimitedtodependentadult/childabuseand criminal background check and driving record checks.
·Maintainvaliddriver’slicenseandreliable,privatelyinsuredvehicle,aswellasinsurabilitywith agency insurance requirements.
PREFERRED
·Master’sdegree
KEYSKILLS
·Abilitytoworkandengagewithavarietyofpeople
·Problemsolvingskills
·Activelistening
·Abilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaboratively
·Adaptability
·Abilitytomeet deadlines
·Strongorganizationalskills
·Attentionto detail
·Writing
·Basiccomputerliteracyandkeyboardingskills
BENEFITS:
Successful Living offers bonuses and a competitive benefits packageto all staff members.
- $200Sign-onBonus(paidaftersuccessfulcompletionofprobationaryperiod)
- $500-$750ReferralBonus(paid after successful completion of referred staff’s probation period)
- CompetitiveBenefitsPackageincluding,butnotlimitedto:
- Insurance*(Health, Dental, Vision)
- PTO* (Vacation Sick Time, Personal Day)
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) w/ Agency Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Staff Development & Training
* Full-time benefit
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.
