Rehabilitation Specialist

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Programs

Bilingual salary differential

Career growth opportunities

Paid time-off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to provide rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness, emphasizing employment and psychosocial recovery. You will manage a flexible caseload, educate participants on resources, and coordinate with internal teams to support client goals.

The role requires knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation practices, a valid AZ driver’s license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral-health field preferred; experience may substitute.
• Two years’ work experience in behavioral health, preferably with adults with serious mental illness.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric rehabilitation best practices.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Solid time management and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manages a flexible caseload of employment-related and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Provides and tracks detailed information on engagement and caseload.
• Assesses participant needs using psychiatric rehabilitation practices.
• Educates and assists participants in identifying resources to obtain and maintain employment.
• Provides limited coaching until job coaching is obtained.
• Utilizes tools to screen and assess opportunities (MCAW, readiness assessment, vocational profile).
• Collaborates with Clinical Manager to identify participants for employment and psychosocial caseloads.
• Guides and trains Case Manager team members on referrals and coordination of services.
• Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff.
• Inquires about clients’ health & wellness needs and coordinates with JFCS staff or external parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Sound judgment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in behavioral-health field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• Bonus Programs
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
• 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.