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Vocational Specialist - ACT

Company:
Tandym Group
Location:
Queens, NY
Posted:
May 01, 2025
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Description:

A health services network in New York City s looking to boost their growing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Queens with the addition of a new Vocational Specialist. In this role, the Vocational Specialist will be responsible for supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in achieving meaningful vocational and employment goals as part of their recovery.

About the Opportunity:

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours: 9am to 5pm

Setting: Field-based with office meetings in Richmond Hill

Responsibilities:

Provide direct vocational counseling and job-readiness support to ACT clients

Help clients identify interests, build employment goals, and pursue educational/vocational programs

Coordinate with outside employment agencies and vocational resources

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in compliance with program and regulatory standards

Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and follow-up documentation within required timeframes (typically 48 hours)

Submit progress notes aligned with treatment goals and visit content

Conduct group sessions and ensure group goals align with each client's plan

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage & Family Therapy

Familiarity with Vocational Rehabilitation methods, Recovery-oriented Care, and Community-based Treatment models

Desired Skills:

Previous experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness

Experience with Group Facilitation and Individual Vocational Counseling

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