Rehabilitation Specialist(Phoenix)

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Bilingual salary differential (Spanish

Professional development

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to deliver rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness, focusing on competitive employment and educational goals. The role emphasizes integrating employment into recovery and coordinating with an inter professional team.

You will manage a mixed caseload, coordinate resources, and educate participants on pathways to employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral-health field preferred.
• Two years of work experience in behavioral health, preferably with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness.
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation best practices, particularly around employment.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 promote employment outcomes.
• Educates and assists participants in identifying resources to obtain and maintain employment.
• Provides limited coaching until job coaching is available via employment provider.
• Screens and assesses participants for employment and psychosocial opportunities (MCAW, readiness assessment, vocational profile).
• Collaborates with Clinical Manager to identify participants for employment and psychosocial caseloads.
• Guides and trains Case Manager staff on referrals and coordination of services.
• Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff as needed.
• Inquires about health and wellness needs and coordinates related services.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

Psychiatric knowledge

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:

• 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.