Community-Based Employment Specialist | Mental Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental plan

401(k) retirement match

Job summary

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Full-Time Employment Specialist to provide evidence-based employment services to adults with serious mental illness, primarily in community settings.

The role emphasizes outreach to employers, vocational assessment, and documentation of progress while supporting client independence and dignity. A Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work.
• Understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment, recovery, family systems and the social, rehabilitation and health care systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, indirect, Evidence Based Supported Employment services to eligible adults with severe and persistent mental illness and their families.
• Employment services are most effective when provided in the community, so most time is spent with clients out of the office.
• Engage in job development activities including community outreach and education to employers.
• Make accurate vocational assessments and document needs and goals into a coherent employment plan.
• Document each contact with or on behalf of a client, and perform chart reviews and treatment plan addendums in a timely fashion.
• Build and monitor a natural support system with family, coworkers on the job site, friends, neighbors and community groups.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work

Job description

Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Full-Time Employment Specialist to provide evidence-based employment services to adults with serious mental illness, primarily in community settings.

The role emphasizes outreach to employers, vocational assessment, and documentation of progress while supporting client independence and dignity. A Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is expected.