Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Aura Health; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Oregon seeks an Employment Vocational Specialist to provide client-centered support helping individuals with mental health or substance use challenges achieve meaningful employment. You will conduct vocational assessments, develop individualized career plans, and provide job-readiness coaching to prepare clients for the workforce.

You will connect clients with employers, deliver ongoing workplace support to improve retention, and collaborate with families and care teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, social services, or employment support.
• Strong communication and empathy; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to coach clients, plan career steps, and solve employment challenges.
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vocational assessments and identify goals and barriers.
• Develop individualized career plans and provide job-readiness coaching.
• Support job development by connecting with employers and matching clients to opportunities.
• Provide ongoing workplace support to improve job retention.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and care teams to coordinate services.

Skills

Vocational rehabilitation

Communication

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

Vocational rehabilitation background

Job description

Employment Vocational Specialist

provides client-centered support to help individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges achieve meaningful employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vocational assessment and identify strengths, goals, and employment barriers.
• Develop individualized career plans and provide job-readiness coaching.
• Support job development by connecting with employers and matching clients to opportunities.
• Provide ongoing workplace support to improve job retention and stability.
• Collaborate with clients, employers, families, and care teams to coordinate services and address needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education and/or relevant experience in vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, social services, or employment support.
• Strong communication, empathy, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to coach clients, plan career steps, and problem-solve employment challenges.
• Commitment to evidence-based, inclusive, and person-centered service.