Rehabilitation / Vocational Specialist

Southwest Network Company Brand; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings and Flex Spending

Paid sick, vacation and holiday time

403b retirement plan with companyMatch

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Virta Prediabetes Reversal Program

Bilingual stipend

Job summary

Southwest Network is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to support members in increasing employment and independent living skills. You will partner with a vocational rehabilitation counselor, community program providers, and others to implement services in individual service plans.

You will work closely with the clinical team to ensure services are delivered, with emphasis on helping adults with serious mental illness achieve better outcomes through integrated supports and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must possess one of the following degrees in behavioral health or related field; references the list of credentials above.
• Minimum one year experience with seriously mentally ill (SMI) adults.
• Experience with vocational, rehabilitation, educational, and social services for SMI adults.
• Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to members to increase employment and independent living skills.
• Collaborate with vocational rehabilitation counselors, community program providers, and other stakeholders to implement services.
• Work with the clinical team to ensure services in members' individual service plans are carried out.

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field

Bachelor's degree in a non-related field plus one year related experience

Associate's degree in any field plus one year related experience

High school diploma or equivalency certificate plus three years' related experience

Job description

Description

Come and join the AMAZING Southwest Network Team.

Join one of our clinical teams as a Rehabilitation Specialist and provide support to our members to help them increase their employment and independent living skills. You will work in partnership with a vocational rehabilitation counselor, community rehabilitation program providers, and other parties to help members increase or maintain involvement in learning, working, and social activities. You will also work closely with the clinical team to ensure all services in members’ individual service plans are implemented.

REQUIREMENTS

Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• Must possess one of the following:
  • Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-related field PLUS one year related experience
  • Associate's degree in any field PLUS one year related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate PLUS three years' related experience
• Minimum one year experience working with seriously mentally ill (SMI) adults
• Experience with vocational, rehabilitation, educational, and social services for SMI adults required
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network)
• Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

• This position is offered at a fair, competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)
• Retirement plan (403b) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts
• Virta Prediabetes Reversal Program
• Bilingual stipend available

When you consider everything—the salary, the benefits, the ongoing training and support we offer, and the impact you’ll have on the lives of others—it could be the right opportunity for you.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of education, employment, driving record and auto insurance, and completion of a criminal background check and drug testing.

Southwest Network is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT OUR ADULT SERVICES DIVISION

For adults with serious mental illness, recovery and success in life depends on good mental and physical health, as well as having satisfying relationships, safe housing, purpose in life, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future. We help people define their personal goals for recovery and manage their symptoms so they can achieve those goals. With our integrated health services, care and support, they discover strengths they didn’t know they had and are able to build futures filled with hope, meaning, and wellness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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