Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Amae Health•Orange, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) to join their team at the Orange County clinic in California. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team focused on providing personalized, compassionate, and high-quality care to individuals with serious mental illness, including the Medi-Cal population. The MHRS will help members develop skills and confidence for more independent, connected, and meaningful lives by leading psychosocial rehabilitation and life-skills groups, teaching illness self-management and independent living skills, and supporting community integration and vocational readiness. The role involves close collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and the broader care team to contribute to treatment planning, support medication adherence, and connect members with necessary resources. A key responsibility is ensuring rehabilitation services are documented in a Medi-Cal compliant manner. This is a hands-on, member-facing position for individuals passionate about recovery-oriented care and making a significant community impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Human Services, etc)
4+ years of behavioral health experience, or equivalent experience consistent with California’s MHRS qualification pathways under Title 9
Up to two years of graduate professional education may count toward the experience requirement, consistent with California MHRS qualification pathways
Experience facilitating groups
Experience working with adults with serious mental illness, such as psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), bipolar disorder, severe depression, or co-occurring substance use disorders

Nice To Haves

Experience in community mental health, ACT/FSP, PHP/IOP, residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, or crisis programs
Training in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork and documentation skills
Ability to document services in a Medi-Cal compliant manner

Responsibilities

Lead psychosocial rehabilitation and life-skills groups, teaching independent living and illness self-management skills that help build daily stability and confidence.
Support members’ community integration and vocational readiness, connecting them to opportunities and resources that promote long-term wellness and independence.
Partner with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and peer support in treatment planning and coordinating member care.
Connect members with community resources and supports that promote wellness.
Document rehabilitation services accurately and in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements, supporting both quality care and program integrity.