ACT Employment Specialist - QMHP

Employment Specialist

The Employment Specialist is a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who provides employment skills training to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, and/or IDD. The Employment Specialist participates in diagnostic evaluation, completes assessment, and collaborates with diverse individuals to define and facilitate desired life outcomes utilizing a recovery based and trauma-informed perspective.

The Employment Specialist may provide all or some of the following: deliver therapeutic interventions fostering skills necessary to manage symptoms, obtain/maintain employment or housing, or help obtain services such as school, medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance and other resources to fulfill needs. Services are typically provided in the community.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience:

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience working in the Behavioral health field.

Hours:

Full-Time.

Workdays:

Monday - Friday (on call rotation weekends/holidays).

Workhours:

8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary:

$24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.

Why Join Us:

Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.