Lead Rehabilitation Specialist

Description

•  Provides mentorship and training to Rehab Specialists, i.e., EMR-Next Gen, Tele-Health, Shadowing Expert, etc. 
• Is the subject matter expert for managing referrals related to employment and meaningful community activities 
• Participates in RBHA/ACC required training for rehab and employment specialists and leads the management and tracking of deliverables. 
• Fully responsible for leading Copa Health efforts to “serve as one” by streamlining referrals to Copa Health day and employment services. 
• Intensely manage a flexible caseload as determined by the Clinical Coordinator including a mix of approximately two-thirds employment related rehabilitation and approximately 1/3 psychosocial rehabilitation; the caseload size is determined based on a dynamic review of the 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. 
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department, consistent with Copa Health productivity levels

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Psychology, or a related field plus two (2) years of direct care experience OR
• 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 at least six (6) months experience in a Rehab Specialist role at Copa Health.
• 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.