Supported Employment Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team

Greater Nashua Mental Health•Nashua, NH

19d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a full-time Supported Employment Specialist to join its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Nashua, New Hampshire. The specialist delivers evidence-based supported employment services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-morbid diagnoses. They help clients identify and achieve employment goals based on clients’ interests and preferences, and provide support across all phases of employment, including resume building, interview preparation, and follow-along support to sustain employment. The role also involves advocating for clients’ employment with employers and community organizations, coordinating with New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation, collaborating with employers and treatment teams, and providing relevant clinical and functional support in accordance with the ACT model and at the direction of the ACT Team Leader(s).

Requirements

Experience working with people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivation, and proactivity.
Valid driver’s license and an automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.
An Associate’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and/or a combination of related work experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Advocate for employment of people with mental illness through direct contact with employers, service organizations, and professional associations.
Work directly with New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation when seeking employment for clients.
Contact employers regarding vacancies and positions.
Work cooperatively with employers, treatment teams, and the supervisor to ensure services are delivered as outlined in treatment plans.
Provide relevant clinical support, including medication management, functional support services, crisis intervention, and other appropriate services, in accordance with the ACT model and at the direction of the ACT Team Leader(s).
Provide education and consultation to ACT team staff, other agencies, or community groups when requested by the Program Director.
Help clients identify and pursue employment goals according to their interests and preferences.
Support clients through employment-related activities, including resume building, interview preparation, and follow-along support to sustain employment.