Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor jobs are open across community mental health centers, residential treatment facilities, and nonprofit social services, from entry-level to senior and program director roles, with specializations in substance use recovery, psychiatric rehabilitation, and co-occurring disorders. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Positive Behavioral Solutions
*This is a 1099 Independent Contract Position*
Are you searching for an employer who will support you and your goals?
Do you value personal growth and evidence-based practices?
Join the team at Positive Behavioral Solutions, a community-focused mental health agency making a real impact across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Clay, Duval, and St. Johns Counties in Florida. Our mission is about empowering individuals facing life’s challenges and guiding them toward achieving their fullest potential. We’re looking for dynamic, passionate individuals excited to make a difference by serving and educating communities affected by mental health challenges. If you're driven to help others and make a lasting, positive impact, we want you on our team!
Our POSITIVE Solutions
- We’re a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adolescents, teens, and adults by providing daily living, social, and vocational skill training. As a PSR with us, you’ll have the opportunity to work with clients that match your expertise and interests. We’re committed to your professional growth!
- We believe in supporting our team with an open-door policy and mentorship.
Ready to Grow?
We currently have exciting opportunities available in the East Orlando area, including the 32822 area and surrounding.
In this role, you will provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services in community settings, such as clients' homes or other agreed-upon public locations.
PSR services are typically provided in person unless circumstances require alternative arrangements. You’ll have the opportunity to work face-to-face in both home and community settings.
In this role, you'll focus on empowering clients by helping them build essential skills in Independent Living, Social, and Vocational Skills. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Food Planning and Preparation
- Money Management and Budgeting
- Maintenance of the Living Environment
- Hygiene Training
- Training in the Appropriate Use of Community Services
- Establishing Social Supports
- Vocational Training and Workshops
This is a “Fee-for-Service” independently contracted position. We’re looking for candidates who have dependable transportation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain a minimum caseload of 10 clients.
Job Types: Full-time and Part-time Contract Positions
- Part-Time - Must hold consistent sessions with a minimum of 10 cases weekly.
- Full-Time - Must hold consistent sessions with a minimum of 15 cases and above weekly.
We Offer:
- Work as a 1099 Independent Contractor - create, build, and promote your business!
- Flexible Scheduling! You create your schedule!
- Electronic Health Record System for paperless documentation.
- Monthly Supervision and Ongoing Support and Training.
- Shadow a PSR Individual/Group session before meeting with your first client!
- PSR Support and Community Groups for group outings with clients!
- Electronic Health Record System for paperless documentation.
- Part-Time and Full-Time Caseloads
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education, or any related Social Service field.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Ability to commute to clients' homes and community settings.
- Comfortable providing face-to-face services with clients in their homes or community settings.
- Capacity to maintain a minimum caseload of 10-15 clients per week.
- Availability and flexibility to schedule multiple clients and maintain a caseload of 15 clients per week.
- Willingness to meet with clients one-on-one and in group settings for 1-5 hours per week.
- Willing to transport clients or accompany them on group and community outings.
- Participate in at least one group session per month with multiple clients.
- Daytime availability for training and/or meetings during business hours.
- Ability to work in the evenings to conduct therapy sessions with clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
As a PSR Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with clients and families to support their goals and promote growth. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Scheduling and providing consistent weekly services for 6 months of treatment.
- Meeting 1-5 hours per week face-to-face with clients and families, focusing on skill development based on the client’s treatment plan.
- Building rapport and trust with clients and families to support goal achievement.
- Documenting client progress, collaborating with Mental Health Therapists, and engaging with all team members involved in the client’s treatment.
- Communicating effectively with leadership, administrative staff, and community agencies.
- Submitting billing and progress notes on time, following Florida Medicaid guidelines.
- Attending monthly supervision meetings and training provided by PBS to enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
- Using skill-building interventions to help clients meet their goals.
- Comfortably working independently and with clients aged 12 and older.
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Preferences:
- Proficient in two or more languages.
- Availability and flexibility to schedule multiple clients to maintain a minimum caseload of 10-15 clients/week.
- Candidates are passionate about social services.
- Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian-Creole Speaking)
- Culturally Competent
If you’re dedicated to making a positive impact and ready for an exciting role in a dynamic, community-based environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: On the road
Positive Behavioral Solutions
*This is a 1099 Independent Contract Position*
Are you searching for an employer who will support you and your goals?
Do you value personal growth and evidence-based practices?
Join the team at Positive Behavioral Solutions, a community-focused mental health agency making a real impact across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Clay, Duval, and St. Johns Counties in Florida. Our mission is about empowering individuals facing life’s challenges and guiding them toward achieving their fullest potential. We’re looking for dynamic, passionate individuals excited to make a difference by serving and educating communities affected by mental health challenges. If you're driven to help others and make a lasting, positive impact, we want you on our team!
Our POSITIVE Solutions
- We’re a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adolescents, teens, and adults by providing daily living, social, and vocational skill training. As a PSR with us, you’ll have the opportunity to work with clients that match your expertise and interests. We’re committed to your professional growth!
- We believe in supporting our team with an open-door policy and mentorship.
Ready to Grow?
We currently have exciting opportunities available in the East Orlando area, including the 32822 area and surrounding.
In this role, you will provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services in community settings, such as clients' homes or other agreed-upon public locations.
PSR services are typically provided in person unless circumstances require alternative arrangements. You’ll have the opportunity to work face-to-face in both home and community settings.
In this role, you'll focus on empowering clients by helping them build essential skills in Independent Living, Social, and Vocational Skills. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Food Planning and Preparation
- Money Management and Budgeting
- Maintenance of the Living Environment
- Hygiene Training
- Training in the Appropriate Use of Community Services
- Establishing Social Supports
- Vocational Training and Workshops
This is a “Fee-for-Service” independently contracted position. We’re looking for candidates who have dependable transportation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain a minimum caseload of 10 clients.
Job Types: Full-time and Part-time Contract Positions
- Part-Time - Must hold consistent sessions with a minimum of 10 cases weekly.
- Full-Time - Must hold consistent sessions with a minimum of 15 cases and above weekly.
We Offer:
- Work as a 1099 Independent Contractor - create, build, and promote your business!
- Flexible Scheduling! You create your schedule!
- Electronic Health Record System for paperless documentation.
- Monthly Supervision and Ongoing Support and Training.
- Shadow a PSR Individual/Group session before meeting with your first client!
- PSR Support and Community Groups for group outings with clients!
- Electronic Health Record System for paperless documentation.
- Part-Time and Full-Time Caseloads
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education, or any related Social Service field.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Ability to commute to clients' homes and community settings.
- Comfortable providing face-to-face services with clients in their homes or community settings.
- Capacity to maintain a minimum caseload of 10-15 clients per week.
- Availability and flexibility to schedule multiple clients and maintain a caseload of 15 clients per week.
- Willingness to meet with clients one-on-one and in group settings for 1-5 hours per week.
- Willing to transport clients or accompany them on group and community outings.
- Participate in at least one group session per month with multiple clients.
- Daytime availability for training and/or meetings during business hours.
- Ability to work in the evenings to conduct therapy sessions with clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
As a PSR Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with clients and families to support their goals and promote growth. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Scheduling and providing consistent weekly services for 6 months of treatment.
- Meeting 1-5 hours per week face-to-face with clients and families, focusing on skill development based on the client’s treatment plan.
- Building rapport and trust with clients and families to support goal achievement.
- Documenting client progress, collaborating with Mental Health Therapists, and engaging with all team members involved in the client’s treatment.
- Communicating effectively with leadership, administrative staff, and community agencies.
- Submitting billing and progress notes on time, following Florida Medicaid guidelines.
- Attending monthly supervision meetings and training provided by PBS to enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
- Using skill-building interventions to help clients meet their goals.
- Comfortably working independently and with clients aged 12 and older.
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Preferences:
- Proficient in two or more languages.
- Availability and flexibility to schedule multiple clients to maintain a minimum caseload of 10-15 clients/week.
- Candidates are passionate about social services.
- Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian-Creole Speaking)
- Culturally Competent
If you’re dedicated to making a positive impact and ready for an exciting role in a dynamic, community-based environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: On the road
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychosocial rehabilitation counselor jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) credential or willingness to obtain it
- Experience with individualized service plan development and progress documentation
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial rehabilitation models such as ACT or Clubhouse
- Familiarity with electronic health records and Medicaid billing documentation standards
- Valid state licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT depending on scope of practice
Tips for Your Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to recovery frameworks
Hiring managers in psychosocial rehabilitation scan for specific models like Clubhouse, ACT, or WRAP. Name the frameworks you have used, the populations you have served, and the settings you have worked in rather than listing generic counseling duties.
Highlight your licensure and certification status
Many postings require or strongly prefer a CPRP, CADC, or state-issued license such as LPC or LCSW. List your credentials after your name in the header and note renewal dates so hiring teams can confirm eligibility at a glance without digging.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists psychosocial rehabilitation counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funding source
Roles funded through Medicaid waivers or state block grants often carry different caseload expectations and documentation requirements than grant-funded nonprofit positions. Reading the funding context in job descriptions helps you match your experience to the right environment before you apply.
Prepare scenarios around treatment plan documentation
Interviewers in this field almost always ask how you develop and update individualized service plans. Rehearse a specific example that walks through assessment, goal-setting, progress monitoring, and how you adjusted the plan when a client's circumstances changed.
Negotiate caseload size, not just salary
Burnout in psychosocial rehabilitation is closely tied to caseload. When you receive an offer, ask directly about average caseload per counselor, documentation time built into the schedule, and supervision structure before accepting, not after your first week.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most psychosocial rehabilitation counselors?
The companies hiring the most psychosocial rehabilitation counselors right now include Region 8, Ohel Children's Home and Family Services, and Positive Behavioral Solutions, with the largest share of openings in New York, Mississippi, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community mental health centers and integrated behavioral health systems account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many psychosocial rehabilitation counselor jobs are remote?
About 50% of psychosocial rehabilitation counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most direct-service roles. Case management, crisis line support, and administrative coordination positions within the field tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to community-based or residential roles.
How do you become a psychosocial rehabilitation counselor?
Start with a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field, then gain direct experience through internships or entry-level positions in community mental health or residential treatment settings. Many employers require or prefer a master's degree for clinical roles. Earning the CPRP credential through the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association strengthens your candidacy and demonstrates specialized competency in the field.
Can you get hired as a psychosocial rehabilitation counselor with little experience?
Yes, many community mental health organizations hire candidates with a relevant degree and limited direct experience for entry-level case aide or rehabilitation specialist roles. Fieldwork placements, volunteer crisis line hours, or peer support work all count in lieu of paid experience. Emphasize any exposure to trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or structured group facilitation, since those transferable skills align directly with day-to-day rehabilitation counselor duties.
What does the psychosocial rehabilitation counselor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a structured behavioral interview with a clinical supervisor or program director. Expect scenario-based questions about managing psychiatric crises, treatment planning, and working with clients who resist services. Some employers add a panel interview with peers or a brief written exercise asking you to outline a sample service plan, particularly for roles with higher clinical autonomy.
Where can I find and apply to psychosocial rehabilitation counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to psychosocial rehabilitation counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, location preference, and population focus, then apply directly to each position that fits your background.
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