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Thousand Oaks, CA, US

Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist

HealthcarePart-Time

Listed compensation

$26.50–$28.50 /hr

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Job Description

PathPoint is seeking part-time Rehabilitation Specialist to join our Life Skills Center in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.

Please include a cover letter when applying; we want to hear your voice and why you are interested in the position.

If you believe that making a difference is central in life, then you'll want to be a Rehabilitation Specialist! Make a difference in the lives of our clients who have mental illness and build meaningful relationships by walking alongside and assisting them with the skills they need to thrive in their daily lives.

As a Rehabilitation Specialist, you will teach social skills, coping skills and independent living skills to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. You will provide client services on a one-on-one basis, lead rehabilitation groups and supervise groups on outings in the community.

Other responsibilities include participating in meetings to discuss client progress, cooking lunches and transporting clients to and from the Life Skills Center and on outings.

Schedule: This is a part-time position, 16 hours per week. The schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-4:30pm.

Why Work At PathPoint

  • Culture of kindness, compassion, and respect
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
  • Wellness Time off granted after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
  • Paid vacation and holidays*
  • Paid sick leave
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses

*Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees.

Who We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field
  • Minimum of two years' experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, or two years' experience in human services or recreation therapy
  • Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing procedures is preferred
  • Must meet all legal requirements to bill Medi-Cal

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.

Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $27.5 per hour. The pay range for this position is $26.50-$28.50

An Hour.

Wages subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

About PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

Key Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides one-on-one support and leads group sessions to teach social, coping, and independent living skills to clients with mental illness. Responsibilities also include transporting clients, facilitating community outings, and participating in progress meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and possess at least two years of experience in human services or mental health. A valid California driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to meet Medi-Cal billing requirements are also mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Social skills trainingCoping skills trainingMental health supportClient rehabilitationGroup facilitationCase managementCrisis interventionCultural sensitivityTransportationDocumentation

Healthcare Professional Career Context

In California, the healthcare weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (137 salary observations; 299 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (951 salary observations; 4,100 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Thousand Oaks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$911k
Typical market rent
$3,361/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Path Point

Health and Human Services
Santa Barbara, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Wellness Time Off (after 60 days and anniversaries)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (full-time)
Paid Vacation and Holidays (full-time)
Paid Sick Leave
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonuses