Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist

PathPoint•Thousand Oaks, CA

3d•$25 - $27

About The Position

PathPoint is seeking part-time or full-time Rehabilitation Specialist to join our Life Skills Center in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Please include a cover letter when applying; we want to hear your voice and why you are interested in the position. If you believe that making a difference is central in life, then you'll want to be a Rehabilitation Specialist! Make a difference in the lives of our clients who have mental illness and build meaningful relationships by walking alongside and assisting them with the skills they need to thrive in their daily lives. As a Rehabilitation Specialist, you will teach social skills, coping skills and independent living skills to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. You will provide client services on a one-on-one basis, lead rehabilitation groups and supervise groups on outings in the community. Other responsibilities include participating in meetings to discuss client progress, cooking lunches and transporting clients to and from the Life Skills Center and on outings. Schedule: This is a part-time or full-time position, 16-40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm. About PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities. Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field
Minimum of two years' experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, or two years' experience in human services or recreation therapy
Must meet all legal requirements to bill Medi-Cal
Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing procedures is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Teach social skills, coping skills and independent living skills to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness
Provide client services on a one-on-one basis
Lead rehabilitation groups and supervise groups on outings in the community
Participate in meetings to discuss client progress
Cooking lunches
Transporting clients to and from the Life Skills Center and on outings

Benefits

Culture of kindness, compassion, and respect
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
Wellness Time off granted after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid sick leave
403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees.