Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Redwood Community Services • Lakeport, CA

34d • $27 - $29

About The Position

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for delivering individualized support services as outlined in each client's care plan. This includes providing one-on-one behavioral assistance, facilitating self-care and life skills training, and leading rehabilitative sessions—both individual and group-based. The ideal candidate is empathetic, organized, and committed to empowering individuals through structured behavioral interventions and support.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV printout (no more than 3 points).
• Must pass a clear background check with DOJ, FBI & CCL.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• TB Exam and Physical at the time of employment.
• Driving is a required function of this position. Employees must use a personal vehicle that meet all agency requirements, including maintaining liability insurance that meets or exceeds state requirements. Employees are responsible for ensuring the timely renewal of their vehicle insurance policies and providing updated documentation to the agency to remain in good standing and compliant with position requirements.
• MHRS I: Associate's degree +6 years working with at-risk clients in a mental health setting
• MHRS II: Bachelor's degree +4 years working with at-risk clients in a mental health setting
• MHRS III: Master's degree +2 years working with at-risk clients in a mental health setting.
• To qualify for this position, your degree must be in a field directly related to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual rehabilitative activities that align with each client's individualized treatment plan and therapeutic goals.
• Demonstrates activities that address the purpose of the Rehabilitative group and individual client plan.
• Follows the State Mental Health and County Mental Health guidelines for any service being provided.
• Provide authorized services only, unless directed by the Clinical Director to provide additional unauthorized services
• Converses with clients to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
• Serves meals and eats with clients to act as a role model as it may apply to rehabilitative or behavior plans.
• Accompanies clients on shopping trips and instructs and counsels clients in the purchase of personal items as it may apply to rehabilitative or behavior plans.
• Leads therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, and recreational games, with clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available.
• RCS provides an in-depth onboarding and training orientation, which includes CPR/First Aid, Crisis Communication/Pro-ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, introductions to all RCS departments, and other valuable trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree