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.