Employment Specialist Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Employment Type:

Full time

Will provide vocational support services to individuals with serious mental illness and other behavioral health challenges to help them obtain and maintain competitive employment. Working within a psychiatric rehabilitation framework, will assist individuals in identifying career goals, developing job‑seeking skills, securing employment opportunities, and achieving long‑term employment success while promoting recovery, independence, and community integration.

• Conduct vocational assessments to identify participants' strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
• Develop individualized employment plans in collaboration with participants and treatment team members.
• Assist individuals with job readiness activities, including resume preparation, interview coaching, and job search strategies.
• Provide individualized supported employment services consistent with psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery‑oriented principles.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities, including educating employers about supported employment services and workplace accommodations when appropriate.
• Conduct job development and placement activities to match participants with appropriate employment opportunities, including providing ongoing job coaching, support, and follow‑up services to help participants maintain employment.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, accreditation standards, and confidentiality regulations.

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, education, or a related field plus at least one (1) year of mental health experience.
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service–related field plus at least three (3) years of related experience.

Approved fields: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, education, criminal justice, nursing, social sciences and related disciplines.

• Act 33/34/73 Clearances
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Access to reliable transportation

• WORK SCHEDULE: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position. Primarily daylight Monday‑Friday with flexibility to meet program needs.
• Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment): 403B with employer match;
  Paid Time Off (PTO);
  Medical, Dental, Vision;
  Life Insurance;
  Paid Holiday Days; plus more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.