Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

About the role

We are hiring a full-time Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) to join our team at our Los Angeles Westwood clinic. As a key member of the interdisciplinary clinic team, you'll help members build the skills and confidence to live more independent, connected, and meaningful lives.

You’ll lead psychosocial rehabilitation and life-skills groups, teach illness self-management and independent living skills, and support members’ community integration and vocational readiness. Working closely with our psychiatrists, therapists, and the broader care team, you’ll contribute to treatment planning, supporting members with medication adherence, and helping connect members to the resources they need. You’ll also ensure your rehabilitation services are documented in a Medi-Cal compliant way. This is a hands-on, member-facing role, ideal for someone passionate about recovery-oriented care and excited to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychosocial rehabilitation and life-skills groups, teaching independent living and illness self-management skills
• Support members' community integration and vocational readiness, 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
• Partner with referring providers to provide updates on member’s progress
• Support in driving member engagement – outreach to unengaged members to reintegrate them with care plan
• Connect members with community resources and supports that promote wellness

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly compensation range for this non-exempt position is $28–$32 per hour, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Parental leave and programs