Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist - Mobile Crisis Response

Fort Bragg, CA

This position to work embedded in the Sheriffs Department and respond with Law Enforcement to Mental Health Crisis Calls. Well qualified candidates will have mental health crisis experience, field outreach experience, and knowledge of Mendocino County mental health services. Experience with law enforcement also preferred. Candidates will need to be capable of working with in a Law Enforcement structure as a team, and also independently once client safety has been established to connection to community members to the appropriate level of mental health care. This assignment may be eligible for a 5% coastal assignment premium. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; eligible employees may receive a bilingual pay premium of up to $75 biweekly*.

Apply by November 30, 2025 at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca/jobs/5133589/mental-health-rehabilitation-specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
Must meet California Code of Regulations Title IX, §630 requirements for Rehabilitation Specialist as stated below:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting as a specialist in the fields of physical restoration, social adjustment or vocational adjustment.  Up to two (2) years of graduate professional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Up to two (2) years of post-associate degree clinical experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree, in addition to the required four (4) years in a mental health setting.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License