Employment Specialist

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About Claratel Behavioral Health

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not‑for‑profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct‑care and support staff.

Empower individuals. Transform communities. Champion recovery through employment.

Are you passionate about helping people with mental health challenges reach their full potential through meaningful employment? Join our team as a Supported Employment Specialist (ES) and be part of a transformative, evidence‑based program that changes lives through competitive job placement and support.

• Build trusting relationships focused on achieving competitive employment
• Develop personalized career assessments and employment plans
• Assist with resume writing, interview prep, and job development
• Conduct in‑person employer outreach (minimum of 6 contacts weekly)
• Place at least 10 individuals into jobs annually (after your first year)
• Offer on‑the‑job support and follow‑up to ensure long‑term success
• Collaborate with mental health treatment teams and Vocational Rehabilitation
• Provide education and guidance to individuals and their families
• Help clients navigate disclosure of mental health status and benefits planning
• Spend 65% of your time out in the community, meeting employers and clients
• Deliver services using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent education/experience
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in computer use and electronic health records (EHR)
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must complete agency‑sponsored defensive driving and required trainings
• Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong team player with a commitment to recovery‑oriented, client‑centered care

• Based in both clinic and community settings
• Services provided in‑person, by phone, and via telehealth
• Occasional evening or weekend hours based on client and program needs
• Active, hands‑on role — you’ll be out in the field making real connections

• Be part of a proven, impactful program that supports people in achieving self‑sufficiency
• Collaborate in a supportive, mission‑driven team environment
• Gain professional development and training in IPS and supported employment
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and the health of your community

Ready to help people discover purpose through employment? Apply today and bring your passion, creativity, and empathy to a team where every job placed is a life changed.

Pre‑employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.

Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E‑Verify (Company ).

Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hrhelp.