Employment Specialist

St.Vincent's Hospital Westchester; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St.Vincent's Hospital Westchester is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver mobile, recovery-oriented mental health services in Westchester County. You will conduct vocational assessments and support employment readiness, helping adults manage how mental health affects work and education goals.

The role blends community outreach with clinical collaboration to promote meaningful employment outcomes. The position requires strong knowledge of IPS and person-centered planning, plus proficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with adults with serious mental illness.
• Experience with job development and job readiness assessment is preferred.
• Knowledge of the IPS model and person-centered planning are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile, recovery-oriented mental health services to adults in the community.
• Perform vocational assessment and employment readiness evaluations.
• Assess how mental health impacts employment; support skills development toward employment and educational goals.
• Deliver mobile services in Westchester County.

Skills

Experience with adults with serious MI

Job development

Job readiness assessment

IPS model knowledge

Person-centered planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Electronic health record systems

Job description

The Employment Specialist is a member of a multi-discipline, recovery-oriented team that provides mobile mental health treatment and recovery-oriented services to adults in the community. Providing expertise in vocational assessment and employment readiness, the Employment Specialist assesses the effect of te individual's mental health on employment, and supports skills development related to achieving employment and educational goals. This position provides mobile services in Westchester County.

Required Experience:

Minimum of one year experience working with adults with serious mental illness. Experience with job development and job readiness assessment is preferred. Knowledge of the IPS model and person-centered planning are essential.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree is required. Preferably in social work or a related field.

Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Must have experience with electronic health record systems.