“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; 8:30 am - 5:00 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 Services

To Make Referrals: Referrals are made through Orange County Health Care Agency.

# of Members: 125 members

Who We Serve:

Residents of Orange County, ages 18 and older, who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness Individuals who have been housed and are currently at risk of losing housing in Orange County

About the Program: Home First Central is Orange County’s Housing Full Service Partnership (FSP) program focused on providing housing-supportive services and behavioral health services to individuals residing in Orange County. Our purpose is to support members in maintaining stable housing, including resolving housing challenges and providing case management and behavioral health-focused services.

Our staff create a supportive environment, including services that are based on individual needs, hopes, and dreams. Home First FSP members have access to a multidisciplinary team that includes peer specialists, case managers, a psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, masters-level team leads, and clinicians who have experience in providing housing-supportive services and behavioral health-focused services.

Our program is based on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model and Housing First Principles. This means that our goal is to help members become independent, productive, and integrate back into their community. We also connect members to the proper resources that can help them achieve their goals.

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.