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Job description
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Salary Range $27.30 - $29.40 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Associate's Degree Travel Percentage Personal Vehicle Use
Job Title
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist I, II, III
Department
Behavioral Health Services
Location
Eureka, CA
Status
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hours
One (1) 40 Hours per week
Salary
$27.30-$29.40 per hour (DOE) / Additional Differentials Must Qualify
Open Date
August 25, 2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Pay Differentials Offered (must qualify through testing or verification): • Language Translation - Bi-cultural Spanish: $1.00 per hour • Bimodal Bilingualism - ASL Sign Language: $1.00 per hour • Bimodal Multilingualism - ASL Sign Language: $2.00 per hour
Overview
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.
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 serviced • 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.
Qualifications
Classifications and Qualifications for MHRS: • 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.
Conditions of Employment: • 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 Requirement: • 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.
Training: • 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.
Benefits: • Comprehensive benefits package available.
To Apply: Please visit our website at Redwood Community Services to apply or learn more about our values and services.
Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
Worksite address
eureka, CA, 95502, US
Who can apply
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