Rehabilitation Specialist (Peer)- Santa Maria

Description

Are you a passionate mental health professional dedicated to making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe in 

the power of supporting our communities’ mental health efforts? Are you eager to be a part of a collaborative team to support 

adults in our community along their mental health journey? Join TMHA’s mission today!

Mission Statement:

Transitions Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services. 

Organization Description

Transitions – Mental Health Association is a leading non-profit agency committed to providing comprehensive mental health services and support to individuals and families by inspiring hope, growth, recovery and wellness in our communities. TMHA has decades of experience with teams of compassionate staff. TMHA is a driving force in improving mental health and wellness in our communities and a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions. 

Position Title:  Rehabilitation Specialist (Peer)

Program: Santa Maria Full Service Partnership

Position Summary

The Santa Maria Full Service Partnership located in Santa Maria, will deliver trauma informed treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services to 85 clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, “in vivo” in regular community settings (e.g., home, apartment, job site). For all the Santa Maria Full Service Partnership clients, functioning in major life domains presents significant personal difficulties. These domains include affordable, safe housing; meaningful daily pursuits, including employment; and satisfying interpersonal relationships. Addressing the rehabilitation needs of clients in these key domains will be the Santa Maria Full Service Partnership Team’s essential purpose. The Santa Maria Full Service Partnership Team will include an on-site Behavioral Wellness medication provider, three medical staff, Team Leader, Lead Clinician, Office Coordinator and four Rehabilitation Specialist staff and 1 Clinical Rehabilitation staff. The foundation of the Santa Maria Full Service Partnership Team shall be integrated treatment, rehabilitation and support services. The Rehab Specialist (Peer) position provides social support, skills training, and assistance with independent living. The Rehab Specialist (Peer) will uphold and promote the program philosophy in all duties performed. The overall goal of the program is to help adults with serious and persistent mental illness succeed in the community with sufficient structure and support. This position will have responsibility for supporting each client's recovery process, helping individuals to restore competencies and gain successes in the major areas of community living. These include: permanent, affordable housing; successful daily life pursuits, particularly regular, competitive employment; and renewed relationships.

Hours/ Salary

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Anticipated hiring range is $24.50-25.50 per hour.  Includes a generous individual benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, 403b retirement (with up to a 5% employer match) paid vacation/holiday time, paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well.   (*Full Salary Schedule $24.50-$32.00 per hour)

To Apply

TMHA employees may submit an internal application to their supervisor. Outside applicants must complete a TMHA application on our website www.t-mha.org to be considered for interview. OR you may copy and paste this link into your browser: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1e43d805-64eb-4f13-bba2-3b8d7afc6be0/Transitions-Mental-Health-Asso

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Participate in the development of client-centered comprehensive  assessment and treatment planning as part of the larger multidisciplinary  team.
2. Supports and  assists clients of mental health services in a social rehabilitation  setting offering social support, skills training, recreation activities, employment  development, and assistance with independent living skills. 
3. Functions as  a role model to clients with regard to rehabilitation and recovery, communication skills and work behavior.
4. Participate in daily staff organizatio