Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialist: The Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing rehabilitation services to members receiving Adult SMI services, including a focus on gaining competitive employment, engaging in psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and/or achieving educational goals.  This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of employment or active engagement as an integral part of recovery.




Duties include:

• Manages a flexible caseload, including a mix of employment-related rehabilitation and psychosocial rehabilitation. The caseload size is determined based on a dynamic review of both the clinical needs and resources available.


• Provides and tracks detailed information on all employment-related engagement and caseload.


• Utilizes psychiatric rehabilitation best practices, including evidence-based employment practices, to assess participants' needs and emphasize a philosophy that assists individuals in reaching their desired outcome.


• Educates and assists participants in identifying the resources needed to obtain and maintain employment, including groups and workshops.


• Provides limited coaching until services for job coaching can be obtained by an employment provider agency.


• Utilizes available tools to screen and assess participants for employment and psychosocial rehabilitation opportunities, e.g. Meaningful Community Activity Worksheet (MCAW), readiness assessment, vocational profile, etc.


• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager in identifying participants for the employment and psychosocial caseloads.


• Guides, educates, and trains Case Manager team members on how to make referrals and coordinate services for routine psychosocial rehabilitation activities.


• Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff, as needed.


• Will inquire about the client’s health & wellness needs and assist in coordinating those primary care or other supportive services with appropriate JFCS staff or external parties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in behavioral-health field preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered.


• Two (2) years’ work experience in behavioral health, preferably providing vocational and/or rehabilitation services to adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness.


• Understanding and application of best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation, particularly around employment.


• Valid AZ Driver’s License


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions


• Sound judgment and time management skills

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Incentive program for potential additional income on top of base salary.  


• Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.


• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.


• Tuition and license/certification reimbursement.


• Professional development and career growth opportunities.


• Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations


• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.


• Wellness Coaching


• Employee Assistance Program


• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.