ACT Supportive Employment Specialist
About the Organization
Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC) is the community mental health center serving Belknap and southern Grafton Counties. We provide services to 24 surrounding towns, and nearly 4,000 patients each year. A non-profit, private corporation founded in 1966, Lakes Region Mental Health Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to our mission. We provide integrated mental and physical health care to children, adults, elders and their families who are living with – and recovering from- mental illness and/or emotional distress. Our dedicated professionals provide the highest quality of healthcare and collaborate with many other organizations in the region to improve access to care and meet the mental health needs of the community. By working in partnership with other health care providers, hospitals, law enforcement, corrections, courts, school districts, social workers and public health officials, we are able to provide a continuum of care for our patients and improve the quality of life in the Lakes Region.
About the Job
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide supported employment and vocational case management services to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team patients as part of the collaborative and integrated ACT Team.
- Provide direct and indirect services that actively facilitate competitive job acquisition and retention based on patient preference and abilities.
- Employ evidence based, supported employment practices in the delivery of services.
- Provide on-site job support and supervision as indicated.
- Conduct job development activities.
- Provide Functional Support Services as appropriate.
- Assist patients in maintaining community living by teaching them activities of daily living and personal care.
- Promote independent and productive habits of patients in the community.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services area with emphasis in mental health and/or vocational rehabilitation and 1-2 years’ experience; other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance; four weeks paid time off, eight paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan. In addition, we offer annual training to support licensure, and other engaging workplace training seminars. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
About the Company
Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC) is the community mental health center serving Belknap and southern Grafton Counties. We provide services to 24 surrounding towns, and nearly 4,000 patients each year. A non-profit, private corporation founded in 1966, Lakes Region Mental Health Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to our mission. We provide integrated mental and physical health care to children, adults, elders and their families who are living with – and recovering from- mental illness and/or emotional distress. Our dedicated professionals provide the highest quality of healthcare and collaborate with many other organizations in the region to improve access to care and meet the mental health needs of the community. By working in partnership with other health care providers, hospitals, law enforcement, corrections, courts, school districts, social workers and public health officials, we are able to provide a continuum of care for our patients and improve the quality of life in the Lakes Region.
If you are interested in this position or any other position within our agency, please apply online at www.lrmhc.org/careers or email kjordan@lrmhc.org !