Employment Specialist - QMHP

integratedliving Australia Ltd; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 33,310 - 34,977; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and short-term/long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gold’s Gym membership discount

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

integratedliving Australia Ltd is looking for an Employment Specialist in the Town of Texas, Wisconsin. This role involves providing employment skills training to individuals with severe mental illnesses, working closely with diverse community members to achieve their employment goals.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services and be bilingual in Spanish. The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits including medical insurance and vacation leave.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Current and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Experience in mental health or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with diverse individuals to facilitate their employment outcomes.
• Participate in diagnostic evaluations and provide assessment of strengths.
• Coordinate services with providers to support independent functioning.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to manage symptoms and access services.
• Facilitate employment skills training groups.
• Provide on‑call duties as required.
• Maintain regular attendance with a flexible work schedule.
• Work under supervision for ongoing evaluation.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Experience in mental health or related field

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job summary

Employment Specialist provides employment skills training to individuals diagnosed with severe mental illnesses who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders and/or chronic health conditions, utilizing a recovery-based and trauma-informed perspective. Employment Specialists operate in a dynamic environment, develop extensive knowledge of community resources, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cultivate a clinical skill set by forging therapeutic relationships with diverse community members. Services are typically provided in the community and require the use of a personal automobile and cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with racially and culturally diverse individuals to define and facilitate their desired life/employment outcomes.
• Participate in diagnostic evaluations and provide assessment of strengths, preferences, functional impairments, and symptoms of psychiatric and/or co-occurring disorders at regular intervals.
• Coordinate services with internal and external providers to support individuals in achieving independent functioning.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions fostering skills necessary to manage symptoms, obtain/maintain employment or housing, and access services such as school, medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, and legal assistance.
• Facilitate employment skills training groups and utilize evidence-based interventions or therapeutic modalities.
• Provide on‑call duties as required by unit protocols.
• Provide bilingual communication services and complete a language competency test if required.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and may require a flexible work schedule.
• Work under the supervision of an LPHA who provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of all assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• Experience in mental health or related field (preferred).

Additional Information

• Full‑time position (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday).
• Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education.
• Position requires residency in the State of Texas.
• Integral Care employees are to maintain a trauma‑sensitive workplace and foster a supportive environment of care.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and short‑term/long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold’s Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.