Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Aide (PRSA) 

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage:  $17.00/hr + benefits
• Shift:  8 hour shift
• Schedule: Fluctuating Schedule with an every other weekend rotation

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

Southview Manor (formerly Southview Care) is a large inner-city skilled nursing (medical) facility.  We have and multiple levels of care, including long term care and a large behavioral health population.  Many of them were previously homeless.

• We have a 5 Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!
• The average age of our patients is 35-55 and the most common diagnoses are bi-polar and major depressive disorders.
• The Staff and patients are welcoming and say hello as you walk through the hallways.
• The Metra and the Green Line are just a few blocks away

The National Association of Rehab Providers & Agencies (NARA) awarded Transitional Care Management their “Impact Award” for 2023 for our Life Skills Programming.  This center is using that very same “Life Skills Program” and changing lives every day.  Ask us about it during your interview – we’d be delighted to share our Social Services success stories.  It’s so much more than what your current Psych/Social team is doing now!

What you will do in this role: The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Aide (PRSA) is responsible for group and individual psychosocial rehabilitation and case management services to adults within a long term care/nursing home setting.  The PRSA will participate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate effective therapeutic services via facility programming. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Our patients are loud, happy and eager to say hello to you as you pass by.
• You will immediately feel like a part of a team.
• Flexible scheduling for most of our job titles
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Aide (PRSA):  officially we title this job a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Aide, but in other centers it may be called a PRSA, Mental or Behavioral Health Aide, Social Services Aide, Psychiatric Aide. 

What we need from you:

• Ideally - prior experience as a PRSA in healthcare center preferred
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• CNA with a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
• Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) is helpful
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

This overview/ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.