Impactful Vocational & Recovery Specialist - ACT Team

NORTHEAST COUNSELING SERVICES; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance at no cost to the emp

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Voluntary AFLAC options

Professional development

Discounted Odyssey Fitness

Job summary

Northeast Counseling Services is seeking a motivated Employment & Vocational Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. You will work directly with individuals living with serious mental health challenges, helping them identify and achieve vocational and employment goals in the community.

As part of a multidisciplinary ACT Team, you will provide services in the community, meet clients where they are, and support skill building, job exploration, barrier removal, and greater

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling is required.
• A Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling is preferred, but other qualifying Master's degrees with interest in vocational services will be considered.
• A valid driver’s license is required and travel throughout the community is expected.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals living with serious mental health challenges to identify and achieve vocational and employment goals.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary ACT Team with professionals including a Psychiatrist/PA, RNs, MH Professionals, and others.
• Provide services in the community and meet clients where they are to build skills and explore employment opportunities.
• Assist clients in overcoming barriers and moving toward greater independence and recovery.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling

Job description

Northeast Counseling Services is seeking a motivated Employment & Vocational Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. You will work directly with individuals living with serious mental health challenges, helping them identify and achieve vocational and employment goals in the community.

As part of a multidisciplinary ACT Team, you will provide services in the community, meet clients where they are, and support skill building, job exploration, barrier removal, and greater