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Rehabilitation Specialist jobs are open across healthcare systems, school districts, correctional facilities, and nonprofit social services, from entry-level case aide to senior or program manager, with specializations in physical, vocational, and behavioral rehabilitation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace.
Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce, and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships.
If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Professionals at this level have excellent communication skills with both client and community institutions. Specific project, program or office responsibilities may occur at this level. Decision-making, problem solving, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. This position functions as a fully integrated Team Member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team, that assists individuals with a serious mental illness to minimize symptoms and the resulting impairment in daily functioning. This ACT Team will be serving rural counties of Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Region.
Compensation: between $40,800 and $51,606 per year (salary is determined by total years of relevant experience)
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field.
- Three years in case management, vocational or skill development experience.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.
- Experience working with people who have serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessment of client’s mental health history, activities of daily living, family history, social history, employment and educational history. In addition, this staff would be responsible for prioritizing client’s needs and goals to formulate a client centered treatment plan.
- Assist clients in developing skills in the areas of daily living, social and interpersonal relationships, and occupational capabilities.
- Provide support and consultation to team members, client family members, and community partners.
- Maintain all contact documentation and comply with agency standards.
- Utilize technology to deliver services when necessary and complete documentation in electronic health record.
- Provide problem solving and crisis intervention as needed.
- Coordinate services with other community agencies and resources.
- Proactive in problem solving, able to generate creative solutions to challenging situations.
- Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the agency.
- Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
- Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
- Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities.
- Creates, maintains and shares as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.
- Strives to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising and cultivate new referral sources for the ACT program.
- Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site, in the community, and in clients’ homes.
- Performs other program related duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace.
Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce, and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships.
If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Professionals at this level have excellent communication skills with both client and community institutions. Specific project, program or office responsibilities may occur at this level. Decision-making, problem solving, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. This position functions as a fully integrated Team Member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team, that assists individuals with a serious mental illness to minimize symptoms and the resulting impairment in daily functioning. This ACT Team will be serving rural counties of Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Region.
Compensation: between $40,800 and $51,606 per year (salary is determined by total years of relevant experience)
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field.
- Three years in case management, vocational or skill development experience.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.
- Experience working with people who have serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessment of client’s mental health history, activities of daily living, family history, social history, employment and educational history. In addition, this staff would be responsible for prioritizing client’s needs and goals to formulate a client centered treatment plan.
- Assist clients in developing skills in the areas of daily living, social and interpersonal relationships, and occupational capabilities.
- Provide support and consultation to team members, client family members, and community partners.
- Maintain all contact documentation and comply with agency standards.
- Utilize technology to deliver services when necessary and complete documentation in electronic health record.
- Provide problem solving and crisis intervention as needed.
- Coordinate services with other community agencies and resources.
- Proactive in problem solving, able to generate creative solutions to challenging situations.
- Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the agency.
- Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
- Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
- Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities.
- Creates, maintains and shares as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.
- Strives to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising and cultivate new referral sources for the ACT program.
- Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site, in the community, and in clients’ homes.
- Performs other program related duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- FOX Rehabilitation42
- RHA Health Services4
- Baylor College of Medicine3
- Cleveland Clinic3
- Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services102
- Education26
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
- Science & Research2
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in rehabilitation specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or a related field
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Experience developing individualized treatment or rehabilitation plans for assigned clients
- Proficiency with electronic health records or case management documentation systems
- Knowledge of ADA, vocational rehabilitation services, and disability-related legislation
- Strong caseload management skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
Tips for Your Rehabilitation Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Acute care, vocational rehab, and school-based roles each prioritize different competencies. Reorder your bullet points so the setting-specific skills, whether caseload management, IEP documentation, or return-to-work planning, appear in the top third of your resume.
List every active licensure and certification
Hiring managers filter applicants by credential before reading anything else. Put your CRC, CPRP, or state-issued license in the header of your resume, not buried in a separate section, so screeners confirm eligibility at a glance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists rehabilitation specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by population served
Job titles overlap heavily in this field, so use population keywords like pediatric, adult, TBI, or justice-involved when searching. You'll surface openings that match your clinical experience and skip postings where the client profile doesn't align with your background.
Prepare case examples for behavioral interviews
Interviewers in rehab roles almost always ask for a specific client success story. Draft two or three examples in advance using a situation, action, and outcome structure, with one example focused on a difficult discharge or return-to-work challenge.
Negotiate start date and caseload size
Rehabilitation specialist offers are often negotiable on caseload cap and orientation length, not just salary. If an offer feels stretched, ask whether the caseload expectation during your first 90 days can be phased in gradually before committing.
Rehabilitation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most rehabilitation specialists?
The companies hiring the most rehabilitation specialists right now include FOX Rehabilitation, RHA Health Services, and Baylor College of Medicine, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. State vocational rehabilitation agencies and large hospital systems consistently account for a significant portion of openings nationwide.
How many rehabilitation specialist jobs are remote?
About 2% of rehabilitation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the highest remote share in vocational and behavioral roles that center on counseling, case coordination, and documentation rather than hands-on therapy. Roles requiring in-person functional assessments or direct physical intervention remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a rehabilitation specialist?
Earn a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field, then gain supervised clinical hours through an internship or entry-level case aide position. Pursue the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential once you meet the supervised experience requirement. Many state vocational rehabilitation agencies require the CRC or active candidacy before hiring at the specialist level.
How do you get hired as a rehabilitation specialist with little experience?
Start by applying for case aide, rehabilitation technician, or support coordinator roles, which share the same client population and documentation workflow as specialist positions. Highlight any practicum, volunteer, or internship hours with individuals who have physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities. Agencies running state vocational rehabilitation programs regularly hire recent graduates who are CRC-eligible and complete the exam within their first year on the job.
What does the rehabilitation specialist interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen focused on licensure status and caseload experience, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Behavioral questions about conflict resolution with clients or interdisciplinary teams are standard. Some hospital systems and state agencies add a written scenario exercise where you draft a rehabilitation plan or case note, so practicing documentation before your interview is worthwhile.
Where can I find and apply to rehabilitation specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to rehabilitation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your credentials, setting preference, and population focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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