SMI Rehabilitation Specialist

Valle del Sol•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SMI Rehabilitation Specialist provides psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational support, and skills-based services to individuals enrolled in Valle del Sol's Serious Mental Illness (SMI) program. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team, this position assists members in identifying strengths, developing independent living skills, achieving employment and educational goals, accessing community resources, and increasing meaningful participation in community life. Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and person-centered approach, the SMI Rehabilitation Specialist develops and implements individualized rehabilitation interventions that promote recovery, independence, community integration, and improved quality of life.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a behavioral health-related field from an accredited institution; OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in a non-behavioral health field, from an accredited institution, and one (1) year of behavioral health experience; OR Associate degree, from an accredited institution, and two (2) years of behavioral health experience; OR High School diploma/GED and four (4) years of behavioral health experience, including one (1) year of direct patient contact.
Experience providing behavioral health, psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery support, vocational services, or related human services.
Experience working with adults diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or other complex behavioral health conditions.
Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary healthcare or behavioral health teams.
Must meet qualifications for and obtain Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) credentialing within 90 days of hire and maintain credentialing requirements throughout employment.
Must meet the licensure, certification, or credentialing requirements applicable to the position in accordance with Arizona law and applicable regulatory authorities.
Must practice within the scope of applicable credentials consistent with organizational policies and the needs of the populations served.
BLS certification, or ability to obtain within 5 days of start date.
Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain within 5 days of start date.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass pre- and continued employment screenings successfully.
Access to reliable transportation.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet Valle del Sol’s insurance requirements when driving a company vehicle.
Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery principles, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and community-based behavioral health services.
Knowledge of Serious Mental Illness (SMI), behavioral health systems, community resources, and rehabilitation service delivery.
Knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric rehabilitation practices, recovery-oriented care, and person-centered planning.
Ability to conduct rehabilitation assessments and develop individualized rehabilitation interventions.
Ability to coordinate services and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, community providers, and vocational partners.
Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with members, families, and community stakeholders.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with members, families, staff, and community partners.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory requirements.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and integrated care environments.
Ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered services.
Employees must maintain compliance with all Valle del Sol policies and applicable regulatory requirements, which may include: Licensure, certification, credentialing, and/or privileging requirements applicable to the position.
Required immunizations and occupational health clearances.
Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Hepatitis B screening or declination, when applicable.
Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card when required by law or program.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when operating a vehicle for company business.
Completion and maintenance of required training, certifications, and continuing education.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, behavioral health, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 1 year of experience working in behavioral health, case management, housing navigation, or benefits coordination.
Understanding of SMI services, housing systems, and entitlement programs (e.g., AHCCCS, HUD, SSA).
Must have reliable transportation, valid Arizona driver’s license, and the ability to travel for home visits and community coordination.

Nice To Haves

Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Addiction Counseling, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Experience with supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, or psychiatric rehabilitation programs.
Experience utilizing evidence-based psychiatric rehabilitation models.
Experience within an integrated healthcare or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.
Peer Support Certification.
Chronic Disease Self-Management training.
Specialized training related to SMI, High Needs, Early Childhood, or integrated care populations.
Specialized training related to integrated care, social determinants of health, patient navigation, care transitions, or community resource coordination.
SOAR certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric rehabilitation assessments to identify member strengths, interests, preferences, barriers, and rehabilitation goals.
Utilize approved assessment tools, including the Vocational Activity Profile (VAP) or other organizationally approved instruments, to support individualized rehabilitation planning.
Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation interventions that promote recovery, independent living, education, employment, social engagement, and meaningful community participation.
Provide individual and group rehabilitation services that support skill development, role achievement, and increased independence.
Assist members in developing skills necessary to achieve rehabilitation goals identified within the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Identify members who may benefit from vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, educational opportunities, and other meaningful community activities.
Coordinate timely referrals to vocational rehabilitation agencies, supported employment providers, educational resources, and community-based organizations.
Monitor member participation and progress in rehabilitation, employment, education, and community integration activities.
Develop collaborative relationships with employers, vocational providers, educational institutions, and community organizations that support member success.
Educate members regarding employment opportunities, work incentives, benefits planning, psychiatric rehabilitation services, and community resources.
Collaborate with behavioral health and medical providers, case managers, care coordinators, peer support specialists, families, and community partners to coordinate rehabilitation services.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
Provide consultation, education, and technical support to team members regarding psychiatric rehabilitation principles, vocational services, and available community resources.
Coordinate services that support members in achieving rehabilitation, educational, employment, housing, and community integration goals.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with organizational policies, payer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Maintain current demographic, educational, employment, and rehabilitation information to support service planning, care coordination, and reporting.
Monitor assigned performance measures, productivity expectations, and quality indicators.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluations, required meetings, and performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates behavior consistent with Valle del Sol's mission, vision, values, and Emotional Quotients.
Promotes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered services.
Maintains competency in psychiatric rehabilitation, supported employment, recovery principles, and evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
Participates in required training, continuing education, competency assessments, and professional development activities.
Maintains all required certifications, clearances, and continuing education applicable to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.