Supported Employment Specialist, ACT
About the Organization
Established in 1920, Greater Nashua Mental Health has as its mission: empowering individuals to lead full and satisfying lives through treatment and support. Our agency provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and/or substance misuse disorders. We offer a wide array of services in office and community settings, serving adults and children. As the State-designated Community Mental Health Center for Southern Hillsborough County, we serve everyone who walks in our doors, and no one is ever turned away due to the inability to pay for services. Without our agency, many of the most vulnerable members of our community would not have access to critically needed behavioral health care. We believe that by respecting people as they are, we can help them to become all that they wish to be.
About the Job
This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!
Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Supported Employment Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team! The Supported Employment Specialist delivers evidence-based supported employment services to adults who have severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-morbid diagnosis. The Supported Employment Specialist also assists clients in identifying and achieving their employment goals, based on the clients’ interests and preferences. The Supported Employment Specialist provides services through all phases of employment, including resume building, preparing for job interviewing, and sustaining employment through the provision of follow-along supports.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Advocates for employment of mentally ill persons through direct contacts with employers, service organizations, and professional associations.
- Works directly with NH Vocational Rehabilitation when seeking employment for clients. Contacts employers regarding vacancies and positions.
- Works cooperatively with employers, treatment teams, and supervisor to ensure that services are provided as outlined in treatment plan.
- Provides relevant clinical support including medication management, functional support services, crisis intervention services, and other appropriate services which would support the needs of the client, in accordance with the ACT model, and at the direction of the ACT Team Leader(s).
- Provides education and consultation to staff on the Assertive Community Treatment team, other agencies or community groups when requested by the Program Director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field is preferred. An Associate's Degree in one of those fields and/or a combination of related work experience may also be considered.
- Experience working with people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
Why Join Us:
We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
Submit your resume directly to our website: https://gnmhc.org/careers/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.