Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist - Mental Health

What You Will Do to Change Lives

At Gateway to Recovery, we don't just provide services; we build bridges to independence. As a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist, you are the boots-on-the-ground advocate for adults and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) navigating the path to recovery. Using the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, you will provide "whole-person" care that goes beyond a clinic wall, meeting members where they are-in their homes, in the community, and in their moments of greatest need.

• Empowerment through Advocacy: Manage a dedicated caseload using Recovery Philosophy and Evidence-Based practices to help members reclaim their hopes and dreams.

• Collaborative Care: Act as the primary link between members and vital community resources, including the Public Defender's Office, Protective Services, and County Mental Health.

• Crisis & Stabilization: Provide high-impact crisis intervention and trauma-informed care to ensure member safety and stability.

• Family Support: Educate and partner with families to create a sustainable support network for our members.

Schedule: Full-Time | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $26.50 - $32.50. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services or Social Services and two (2) years of experience providing direct services in Mental Health; or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services or Social Services and four (4) years of experience providing direct services in Mental Health; or an Associate's Degree and six (6) years of experience providing direct services in Mental Health
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal and the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. (personal mileage is reimbursed along the IRS rate)

What's In It For You*

• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Paid Time Off:
  Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Gateway to Recovery serves adults and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) considered high users of Medi-Cal mental health services and/or long-term locked institutional care. Services are designed using the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for 220 members.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

* May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Social Worker, Psychosocial Rehab Therapist, Mental Health Worker

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.