Rehabilitation Specialist
Description
About Copa Health
Copa Health is a leading nonprofit behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health, developmental, and substance use challenges. Through innovative, compassionate, and community-based services, we empower the people we serve to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Position Summary
Copa Health is seeking a rehabilitation services to participants that include a focus on gaining competitive employment and/or engaging in psychosocial rehabilitation activities or educational goals. Rehabilitation and Employment Specialists are responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of work at the Health Home as an integral part of recovery. You will develop relationships with community employers, providers, and other organizations to foster an increase in employment and meaningful community activity opportunities for members.
Key Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary care team to provide services geared towards employment and meaningful community activities
- Participates in daily care team morning meetings and works collaboratively with the care team to identity members who are in the hospital, incarcerated, etc, who could benefit from meaningful community activities (i.e. day programs, IOPs, WAT, ERS etc.) ]
- Engages with members in the community including hospitals, jails, and residential treatment settings to complete referrals to meaningful community activities/psychosocial rehabilitation to support in transitional care planning.
- Manage a flexible caseload as determined by the Clinical Coordinator including a mix of approximately 2/3 employment related rehabilitation and approximately 1/3 psychosocial rehabilitation; the caseload size is determined based on a dynamic review of both the clinical need and resources available.
- Provide and track detailed information on all employment related engagement and caseload.
- Utilize psychiatric rehabilitation best practices including evidence-based employment practices to assess participant’s needs emphasizing a Copa Health Work First philosophy for appropriate individuals to reach their desired outcome.
- Educates and assists participants in identifying the resources needed to obtain and maintain employment including groups and workshops at the Campus..
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Psychology, or a related field plus two (2) years of direct care experience OR
- Associate’s Degree in a related field with four (4) years of relevant experience.
- HS Diploma/GED and six (6) years of full-time direct care experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing employment/rehabilitation-related services and support to individuals with disabilities required.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid AZ Driver’s License with state minimum insurance coverage and ability to meet and maintain Copa Health’s acceptable driving requirements.
- TB test clearance required at the time of hire.
- Must have a fingerprint clearance card issued by the AZ Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive one within eight (8) weeks of hire
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.
What You’ll Get
- At Copa Health, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members.
- Career Growth Opportunities and internal development programs
- Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year + additional wellness day
- 10 Paid Holidays annually
- Wellness Program with Health Coaching
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
- Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.