“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare 

What You Will Do to Change Lives 

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct members served community support and case management services to assigned members served using Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles, Recovery Philosophy, and Evidence-Based practices.  This position provides education and support to members served and their families.  S/he coordinates service needs and collaborates with other services and agencies such as the Conservator's Office, Public Defender's Office, Child and adult Protective Services, Probation Department, and Inpatient Services, Long Term Care Services, Residential Settings and County Mental Health Services. The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist completes assessments, provides mental health rehabilitation services, case management, crisis intervention, integrated whole person care, and trauma informed care. 

Shifts Available: 

Full Time; AM 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $26.46 - $32.69.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services or Social Services and two (2) years of experience providing direct services in Mental Health; or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services or Social Services and four (4) years of experience providing direct services in Mental Health; or an Associate’s Degree and six (6) years of experience providing direct services in Mental Health Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.  Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. Preferred bilingual Spanish

What’s In It For You* 

Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year   Nine Paid Holidays Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship   Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships   Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan  For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits 

Join Our Compassionate Team 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. 

Program Type: Community-Based

To Make Referrals: Referrals are made through multiple sources, including Orange County Health Care Agency and community organizations as well as walk-ins.

Who We Serve: Residents of Orange County, aged 18 and older, who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and who may be:

Homeless or at-risk of homelessness Have a co-occurring substance use disorder At risk for hospitalization or institutionalization Involved in the criminal justice system Transitioning from institutional care Not successful with traditional mental health care

About MISSION POSSIBLE: The MISSION POSSIBLE team was developed to provide specialized, recovery-focused services in the community using mobile vehicles to serve individuals with serious mental illness who are homeless in Orange County, CA.

Our model of care focuses on multidisciplinary teams that will build relationships with individuals leading to successful linkage with ongoing mental health services, physical healthcare, and housing. The Outreach Team consists of two case managers and a peer support specialist. The Treatment Team has a nurse practitioner, two case managers, and a peer support specialist. We work with the Orange County Health Care Agency Outreach and Engagement Team to provide regularly scheduled visits within the county and as permitted by local jurisdictions so that clients come to know when to expect us.

The Mobile Outreach and Treatment Services are funded by the Homeless Mentally Ill Outreach and Treatment grant.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

Social Worker, Psychosocial Rehab Therapist, Mental Health Worker 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.