ACT Vocational Specialist

Envision Health Inc; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Health Inc. seeks an ACT Vocational Specialist to help individuals with serious mental illness pursue competitive employment and educational opportunities.

You will work with an ACT team to assess interests, develop employment plans, and support clients in job searches, resumes, and interview readiness across homes, workplaces, schools, and community settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with the ACT team, ongoing documentation, and adherence to applicable standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or vocational rehabilitation is preferred.
• Experience with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify vocational interests, strengths, and career goals for participants.
• Conduct vocational assessments and employment planning.
• Provide individualized supported employment services.
• Assist with job searches, resumes, and interview preparation.
• Develop relationships with local employers and community businesses.
• Support participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Assist with access to educational and vocational training programs.
• Deliver services in homes, workplaces, schools, and community settings.
• Collaborate with ACT team to integrate vocational goals into treatment planning.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, and employment documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Rehabilitation Counseling/ Vocational Rehabilitation

Job description

Position Title: ACT Vocational Specialist

Department: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Reports To: ACT Team Lead and Director of Behavioral Health Services

Position Summary

The ACT Vocational Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and is responsible for assisting individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment, educational opportunities, and meaningful vocational activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying vocational interests, strengths, skills, and career goals.
• Conduct vocational assessments and employment planning.
• Provide individualized supported employment services.
• Assist with job searches, applications, resumes, and interview preparation.
• Develop relationships with local employers and community businesses.
• Support individuals in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Assist individuals in accessing educational and vocational training programs.
• Deliver services in homes, workplaces, schools, and community settings.
• Collaborate with ACT team members to integrate vocational goals into treatment planning.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, and employment documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain compliance with DBHDS, DMAS, HIPAA, Human Rights, and TMACT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, vocational rehabilitation, or workforce development preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) preferred.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License required.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time
• Flexible schedule based on participant needs.
• Participation in ACT team activities and community-based services.