Vocational Specialist - Assertive Community Treatment

A Long Island-based health services network is looking to boost their growing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team 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

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

Perform other duties, as needed

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