Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Employment Specialist

ncgCARE • Raleigh, NC

5d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Outreach is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to join its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role provides community-based, in-home therapy and employment support to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. It focuses on promoting symptom stability and community functioning while helping clients pursue employment, housing, and education goals. The specialist collaborates with clients, families, natural supports, and community partners to provide person-centered, strengths-based interventions tailored to individual needs. The position is onsite or at a designated assignment location and involves client transport. The role is classified as Light Work, with no lifting over 20 pounds.

The Employment Specialist provides clinical and employment support, coordinates services in accordance with Person-Centered Plans, advocates for clients, and maintains accurate documentation. The specialist also supports families and natural supports through training and education, and ensures fidelity to the ACT model as measured by TMACT standards.

Carolina Outreach describes itself as a behavioral health organization serving children, families, and adults across North Carolina since 2003. It offers a supportive work model with flexibility to shape schedules, support for maintaining a steady caseload, and opportunities for growth within a stable, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Must meet Qualified Professional (QP) status.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Psychology.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be free from all illicit substance use.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background checks and credential verification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to clients receiving ACT services.
• Implement therapeutic, crisis, behavioral, and psychoeducational interventions based on evidence-based practices.
• Conduct employment assessments and recommend or implement treatment options.
• Collaborate with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies to achieve Person-Centered Plan goals.
• Assist with developing and evaluating crisis plans and transition plans for clients entering or leaving services.
• Consult with the ACT team on employment, housing, and education-related issues.
• Provide work-related services and advocate for clients in the community.
• Support clients in achieving daily living and social interaction goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical-record documentation, including treatment notes, goals, and plans.
• Ensure fidelity to the ACT model as measured by TMACT standards.
• Train families and natural supports to enhance interactions with clients.
• Provide ongoing education and support to promote symptom stability and community integration.
• Help clients find, obtain, and maintain employment.
• Track client progress and provide support and counseling to clients in the community.

Benefits

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage through Anthem, with access to the Sydney app and 24/7 licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists when enrolled in a medical plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Two dental plan options through Delta Dental.
• Vision plan through EyeMed.
• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for childcare expenses.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) or Roth IRA retirement programs administered by Empower.
• Financial planning and education services at no cost.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• Educational assistance, with eligibility determined by position, hire date, and years of service.
• Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
• Advancement and career development opportunities.
• Schedule flexibility and support for maintaining a steady caseload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level