Supported Employment Specialist (Community based-BA level )

Job Description

Description:

Title:Supported Employment Specialist - Community Based

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full Time –40 hours/ week

** $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR ALL CLINICAL POSITIONS **

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization!

Job Description:

Bachelor-level candidate needed to fill a full-time, clinical position as part of a community-based vocational counseling team. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Must have experience in the field of mental health, specifically treating substance use disorder. The ideal candidate is a proven self-starter with experience in networking, program

Key Responsibilities:

· Follow the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Evidence-Based treatment model of supported employment.

· Support clients with all aspects of employment

· Attend treatment team meetings for all required teams

· Continuously network with local employers to develop jobs for clients.

· Regularly communicate with all members of IPS treatment teamsRequirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the mental health and substance use fields

Ability to work in the community

Knowledge of vocational and employment services

Strong ability to network in the community

Strong sense of teamwork

Self-Starter, Independent

Time management and organizational skills are a must

Communicates effectively with staff, clients, and community partners

Builds sustainable connections with local employers as 6 job developments are required weekly

Willingness to use non-stigmatizing, nonjudgmental, client-centered language

Qualifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehab counseling, education/counseling, or a related field from an accredited university is required

Job type: Full-time

Skills and Competencies:

Commitment to teamwork

Self-Starter, Independent

Time management and organizational skills are a must.

Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental coverage

Vision Coverage

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Extended Illness Leave (EIL)

7 Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care

Flexible Work Options

Performance Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Discounts

Employee Recognition Events

Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure

*Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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