What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Specialist position at Terros?
Overview
We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team of caring professionals in our 23rd Avenue Healthcare Clinic in Phoenix, AZ.
Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.
Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies by AZ Big Media in 2023
Responsibilities
Seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our 23rd Avenue Healthcare Clinic.
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week -no weekends or holidays
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Duties include:
- Assists clients with identifying treatment and recovery goals, and provides supportive services to help clients reach their goals
- Implements services identified in the Individual Service Plans, and coordinates and monitors rehabilitation-related services for clients served on the clinical team
- Communicates and documents client progress toward their recovery
- Embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe recovery environment for clients.
- Uses brief clinical interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and supportive listening skills to engage and support clients receiving services
- Engages and provides direct supports to clients’ natural support systems
- Works in partnership with co-located Employment Specialists and RSA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, community program providers, and other parties involved to assist clients increase or maintain employment, education, and other meaningful daily activities
Benefits & Wellness
- Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
- Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
- Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
- 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
- Wellness program
- Child Care Support Program
- Pet Insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
- Personal and family mental and physical health access
- Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
- Employee perks and discounts
- Gym memberships
- Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
- Car rentals
- Bilingual pay differential
Qualifications
- Applicants must have the minimum combination of education and/or experience:
- An associate’s degree in behavioral health, or high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of behavioral health experience or,
- A bachelor’s degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field of behavioral health and any behavioral health experience, or
- A master’s degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
- 1 year of supervised experience as a Rehabilitation or Employment Specialist, or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor preferred
- Valid AZ Driver License, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy
- Must have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment
- Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members
- Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions
- Basic understanding of the DSM-V preferred
- Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening
