Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Amae Health•Orange, CA

6d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) for its Orange County, California clinic. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team delivering personalized, compassionate outpatient care to adults with serious mental illness, including people covered by Medi-Cal. The MHRS helps members develop skills and confidence to live more independent, connected, and meaningful lives. The role leads psychosocial rehabilitation and life-skills groups, teaches illness self-management and independent living skills, supports community integration and vocational readiness, and connects members with helpful community resources. The MHRS collaborates with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and peer support on treatment planning and care coordination, including support for medication adherence. Rehabilitation services must be documented accurately and in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements. This is a hands-on, member-facing position for a compassionate behavioral health professional who believes in recovery-oriented care. The position calls for confident group facilitation, experience supporting adults with serious mental illness, empathy, patience, organization, open communication, and a willingness to learn and grow through feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, or Human Services.
At least 4 years of behavioral health experience, or equivalent experience consistent with California’s MHRS qualification pathways under Title 9.
Experience facilitating groups.
Experience working with adults with serious mental illness, such as psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or co-occurring substance use disorders.
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork and documentation skills.
Ability to document services in a Medi-Cal-compliant manner.

Nice To Haves

Up to two years of graduate professional education may count toward the experience requirement, consistent with California MHRS qualification pathways.
Experience in community mental health, ACT/FSP, PHP/IOP, residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, or crisis programs.
Training in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

Lead psychosocial rehabilitation and life-skills groups that teach independent living and illness self-management skills.
Support members’ community integration and vocational readiness by connecting them with opportunities and resources.
Partner with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and peer support in treatment planning and care coordination.
Support members with medication adherence.
Connect members with community resources and supports that promote wellness.
Document rehabilitation services accurately and in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements.