Individual Placement Specialist

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC in Mount Pleasant, NY seeks an Individual Placement Specialist to support clients in obtaining and maintaining employment aligned with vocational goals. The role emphasizes community-based service—roughly 65% of time spent in the community—and active employer engagement to create job opportunities.

Responsibilities include IPS-driven job development, counseling on benefits, and collaboration with a mental health treatment team to build individualized employment

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Excellent organization and computer skills.
• Experience with mental health programs preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify consumers using the IPS model and assess preferences.
• Conduct at least six in-person employer contacts weekly.
• Engage employers to identify opportunities and coordinate interviews.
• Develop employment plans with input from the mental health team.
• Spend 65%+ of time in the community.
• Provide benefits counseling to clients.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Individual Placement Specialist

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Department: Mental Health

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: M-F 8-4:00pm

Shift: Day

Posted Date: Aug 14, 2026

Hiring Range: $61,530

Job Summary:

The Individual Placement Specialist provides opportunities and assistance for clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. An IPS will engage employers in the communities in which our clients live, providing a connection for clients looking for employment. Networking with local employers and maintaining client relationships will be key, with at least 65% of services delivered in the community. The IPS will follow the IPS Principles to meet with clients to help understand what they are looking for in a prospective employer as well as help prepare them for vocation. Excepti.onal communication skills allow an Individual Placement Specialist to contact prospective employers on clients' behalf, and support and guide the jobseeker as they seek work and maintain employment.

Responsibilities:

• Use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to identify consumers who have a

Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Individual Placement Specialist provides opportunities and assistance for clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. An IPS will engage employers in the communities in which our clients live, providing a connection for clients looking for employment. Networking with local employers and maintaining client relationships will be key, with at least 65% of services delivered in the community. The IPS will follow the IPS Principles to meet with clients to help understand what they are looking for in a prospective employer as well as help prepare them for vocation. Excepti.onal communication skills allow an Individual Placement Specialist to contact prospective employers on clients' behalf, and support and guide the jobseeker as they seek work and maintain employment.

Responsibilities:

• Use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to identify consumers who have a

vocational goal, assess consumers' vocational preferences and readiness, support consumers infinding and maintaining employment, providing benefits counseling;

• Conducts a minimum of six in-person employer contacts per week in the community. The aim of these visits to businesses is to develop relationships with managers/owners who have hiring responsibilities. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program and describe job seeker strengths that are relevant to the position.
• Engages with employers to identify opportunities and facilitate interviews with clients.
• Working with both employers and clients to develop trusting and collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of finding competitive employment in a community job setting.
• Conducts job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her/their caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment. Includes visiting businesses with jobseekers to follow up on job applications and to talk to managers/business owners.
• Complete foundational and ongoing training as required by the Office of Mental Health and other agencies
• Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community, meeting with potential employers and identifying sources of potential employment opportunities..
• Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., 551, Medicaid, etc.) and how they may be affected by employment.
• Develops an individual employment (and/or education) plan with individuals. Incorporates input from a mental health treatment team and natural support, with permission

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Two (2) years job-related experience.Exceptional people skills and the ability to build strong relationships with individuals from any backgroundExcellent organization, communication and computer skills.Experience working with people with severe mental illness, experience providing employment services, and knowledge of the work world are preferred. Ability to work as an effective team member is essential.

Education:

High School or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

Other:

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Special Requirements:

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement