Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Amae Health•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) for its Los Angeles Westwood clinic. The MHRS is a hands-on, member-facing member of an interdisciplinary clinic team, helping adults with serious mental illness build the skills and confidence to live more independent, connected, and meaningful lives. The role focuses on recovery-oriented care, psychosocial rehabilitation, life skills, community integration, and vocational readiness. The specialist leads groups and teaches illness self-management and independent living skills; contributes to treatment planning and care coordination with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and peer support; supports medication adherence and member engagement; and connects members with community resources. The role also includes providing progress updates to referring providers and documenting rehabilitation services in a Medi-Cal-compliant manner. Amae Health is a Series B, venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation that provides specialty outpatient care for people with severe mental illness through high-acuity, in-person clinics. Its integrated model brings psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community support together. The company is also developing clinical protocols, measurement frameworks, and technology for coordinated care and precision medicine in severe mental illness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, or Human Services.
Four or more 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, including psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or co-occurring substance use disorders.
Compassionate, recovery-oriented approach and ability to work with adults with serious mental illness.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate openly.
Organized and thorough documentation skills.

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.
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork and documentation skills.
Ability to document services in a Joint Commission-compliant manner.

Responsibilities

Lead psychosocial rehabilitation and life-skills groups.
Teach independent living and illness self-management skills.
Support members’ community integration and vocational readiness by connecting them to opportunities and resources that promote long-term wellness.
Partner with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and peer support in treatment planning and coordinating member care.
Support members with medication adherence.
Provide referring providers with updates on members’ progress.
Support member engagement by reaching out to unengaged members and helping reintegrate them with their care plans.
Connect members with community resources and supports that promote wellness.
Document rehabilitation services in a Medi-Cal-compliant manner.