Rehabilitation Specialist(Phoenix)

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Bilingual salary differential

Professional development

Generous paid time-off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona seeks a Rehabilitation Specialist to support adults with serious mental illness through employment and psychosocial rehabilitation. You will manage a flexible caseload, coordinate services, and mentor staff while promoting recovery and workforce participation.

Responsibilities include using evidence-based practices, educating clients on resources, and collaborating with the Clinical Manager to identify candidates for programs; bilingual abilities

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

Responsibilities

• Manages a flexible caseload, including a mix of employment-related rehabilitation and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Provides and tracks detailed information on all employment-related engagement and caseload.
• Utilizes psychiatric rehabilitation best practices to assess participants' needs and outcomes.
• Educates and assists participants in identifying resources to obtain and maintain employment.
• Provides limited coaching until services for job coaching can be obtained by an employment provider.
• Utilizes tools to screen and assess participants for employment and psychosocial rehabilitation opportunities (MCAW, readiness assessment, vocational profile).
• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager in identifying participants for employment and psychosocial caseloads.
• Guides, educates, and trains Case Manager staff on referrals and coordination of services.
• Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff, as needed.
• Inquires about health & wellness needs and coordinates with JFCS staff or external parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavioral health

Vocational rehabilitation

Time management

Spanish bilingual

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

MCAW

Readiness assessment

Vocational profile

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:

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