MENTAL HEALTH REHAB SPECIALIST

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE PROGRAM

Be a part of the Learning Assistance Center North Inland program, a program partnering with the Ramona Unified School District (RUSD) to provide school and community-based services to elementary school students and their parents / families utilizing the Incredible Years® Prevention and Early-Intervention Program. Familiarity with Incredible Years® Program is a plus, but training in the model is also included for all staff.

THE POSITION

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist is a mental health professional who works under the supervision of the Program Manager and coordinates clinical care with the program therapist. The Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist provides linkage and consultation as well as direct services to a caseload of clients. The primary focus areas of direct service include case management, resource support, behavioral intervention plan development and implementation. The MHRS works with clients, teachers, and family members to provide behavioral rehabilitation, education, and training. The MHRS maintains client charts, develops service plans, case synopsis, completes assessments and program outcomes, and writes progress reports. The MHRS collaborates with programs and agencies such as schools, probation Child Welfare, and community agencies, and utilizes them as part of the multidisciplinary team. Examples of tasks include :

• Conducts child / youth and family focused, strength-based assessments, within the context of a local school / home / community service plan.
• Develops client plan goals and objectives, in coordination with the therapist, to address the client's needs for rehabilitation and case management services, while developing an appropriate transition plan.
• Implements behavior intervention plans in the school, home, and community setting. Provides support and training to parents and teachers.
• Conducts regular case conferences with therapist, teachers, and family members in order to effectively coordinate care and efficiently manage services.
• Provide education and rehabilitation groups as needed to broaden the scope and range of services and ensure that client and family needs are met.

REQUIREMENTS

HOURS

40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

PAY

Starting Rate : $20.50 / hour

This is a starting rate and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in this job title for 2025 are paid $20.50 - $23.00.

BENEFITS

Employees working under 30 hours a week receive paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, and employer-paid retirement contribution. Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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