Supported Employment Specialist, Adult Department - Get a FREE Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling!

Center for Life Management•Derry, NH

About The Position

Center for Life Management (CLM) is seeking a Supported Employment Specialist to join its Adult Services team. This is a highly independent, community-based role supporting adults and elders experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. CLM’s evidence-based Supported Employment model helps clients find, obtain, and succeed in competitive community-based employment, and pursue education aligned with long-term career goals. Services include counseling, motivational interviewing, skills training, and hands-on employment support in real-world settings. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The specialist provides services in community locations, clients’ homes, public settings, the office, and remotely via telehealth. The role requires managing a client caseload, collaborating with employers and interdisciplinary clinical teams, maintaining timely and accurate electronic health record documentation, and meeting weekly billable service expectations. Incentive pay is available for exceeding productivity goals. The position pays $25.00 per hour, plus eligibility for incentive pay. Benefits-eligible employees may receive health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. CLM also offers an opportunity for eligible staff to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through a tuition-covered professional development program, subject to eligibility and participation requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health records.
Ability to document clearly and efficiently.
Willingness to work primarily in the community.
Reliable internet access, transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage.
Ability to use computers, including the manual dexterity required for computer use.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred.
Experience with motivational interviewing preferred.
Experience or interest in case management, employment services, or job-search support in any setting.
Comfort using basic Excel workbooks to track lists and outcomes; advanced formulas are not required.
Comfort and confidence approaching employers and building long-term relationships.
Empathy and passion for working with underserved populations.
Confidence sharing observations and professional opinions in treatment team meetings.

Responsibilities

Provide weekly and/or biweekly individual and group Supported Employment services in the community, clients’ homes, public settings, or remotely via telehealth.
Use motivational interviewing to support clients’ goal development, behavior change, and coping strategies.
Engage clients in outcome tracking and employment-related goal setting.
Provide crisis intervention when clients experience acute symptom exacerbation.
Build relationships with employers, educators, clients, natural supports, and clinical team members.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and share observations and professional opinions.
Adhere to and uphold the General Organization Index and Supported Employment Fidelity Scales to support authentic program implementation.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Meet weekly billable service expectations.
Represent CLM professionally in community and employer settings.
Comply with agency policies and state and federal regulations.
Manage a client caseload, track outcomes, and plan employer outreach.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
Flexible Spending Account.
Paid earned time: three weeks in year one, capped at six weeks.
Eight paid holidays, plus a bonus birthday holiday during the employee’s birth month.
403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% company contribution after one year of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program accessible to staff and their natural supports.
Company-issued cell phone and laptop as needed for the role.
Scholarship for professional advancement.
Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions.
On-the-job training and continuing education opportunities.
Supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth.
Flexible work schedule.
Tuition for an eligible Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program covered by CLM; the employee is responsible for any applicable taxable portion of tuition remission.
Incentive pay may be available for exceeding productivity goals.