Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Amae Health•Orange, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) for its Orange County clinic in California. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team delivering personalized, compassionate outpatient care to adults with serious mental illness, including the Medi-Cal population. The MHRS helps members build skills and confidence for more independent, connected, and meaningful lives through psychosocial rehabilitation, life-skills education, illness self-management, community integration, and vocational readiness support. The specialist works with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, peer support, and the broader care team on treatment planning and care coordination. The role also includes supporting medication adherence, connecting members with community resources, and documenting rehabilitation services in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements. This is a hands-on, member-facing position suited to someone committed to recovery-oriented care.

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.
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, 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 focused on independent living, illness self-management, daily stability, and confidence.
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 member care coordination.
Connect members with community resources and supports that promote wellness.
Support members with medication adherence.
Document rehabilitation services accurately and in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements.