Community-Based Employment Specialist | Make a Difference

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Employment Specialist for the Portsmouth, NH area.

The role focuses on delivering direct and indirect Employment Services, primarily in the community, to adults with severe mental illness and their families. The position requires creating employment plans, performing vocational assessments, and engaging employers for job development while maintaining respectful, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, indirect, Evidence Based Supported Employment services to adults with mental illness, primarily in the community.
• Engage in job development activities including outreach and education to employers.
• Conduct vocational assessments and document needs and goals into an employment plan; record contacts and perform chart reviews and treatment plan addendums.
• Provide, plan and monitor services to preserve client dignity and build an independent support system with family, coworkers, and community resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work

Job description

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Employment Specialist for the Portsmouth, NH area.

The role focuses on delivering direct and indirect Employment Services, primarily in the community, to adults with severe mental illness and their families. The position requires creating employment plans, performing vocational assessments, and engaging employers for job development while maintaining respectful, client-centered care.