What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Specialist position at The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Inc?
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 teams
Requirements
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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