Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Location: Skid Row, 500 S San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Position Purpose:

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist provides intensive, field-based rehabilitative and supportive services to adults experiencing serious mental illness, homelessness, and co-occurring conditions enrolled in a Full Service Partnership (FSP) program at Jwch Institute Inc. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Rehabilitation Specialist supports clients in achieving stability, independent living, and recovery through a “whatever it takes” approach consistent with Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Medi-Cal requirements. Services are delivered primarily in the field and include mental health rehabilitation, targeted case management, and crisis intervention

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based work (i.e. County Jail and community based)
• Conduct screenings for all service requests that come in in a timely manner (as defined by DMH Access to Care standards)
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan and monitor on an ongoing basis. Communicate client progress, needs, and risks to the team
• Provide rehabilitation and skill-building services to support independent living, symptom reduction and community engagement
• Provide group rehabilitation service to clients enrolled in the program
• Provide ongoing case managements services including linkage and referral to both internal programs and external resources
• Accompany clients to appointments (medical, psychiatric, benefits, housing)
• Support clients in accessing public benefits (SSI, General Relief, Medi-Cal)
• Assist clients with housing stabilization and retention
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in community settings
• Maintain productivity requirements to meet contract compliance.
• Complete all charting as required by funding sources, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation on timely basis.
• Participate in structured and “as-needed” case conferences
• Collect necessary data for reporting purposes, as requested
• Participate in agency and community meetings.
• Coordinate outreach activities in and outside of clinic
• Adhere to all organizational safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in required safety and compliance trainings and apply learned practices in daily work activities.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards in the workplace.
• Use equipment, tools, and supplies safely and responsibly in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain awareness of infection control, occupational health, and emergency preparedness procedures appropriate to the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting required. Two (2) years of graduate education may be substituted for the required experience, or two (2) years of post–Associate degree clinical experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Two years of experience working in the Skid Row community or similar high-need, unhoused, low income, underserved environments
• Ability to work in high-acuity, field-based environments
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and Housing First principles
• Strong organizational, time management and documentation skills
• Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Valid California driver’s license
• Experience working in a DMH funded program
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability preferred

*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits:

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.