Veterans Coordinator

Newport Mental Health; Middletown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of PTO to start

Up to 11 paid holidays

1 paid Flex Holiday

Paid personal days

Paid sick time

$3,000 bilingual pay incentive

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement savings plan

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Newport Mental Health is seeking a Veteran’s Coordinator to engage with Veterans and active-duty military families, coordinating care and recovery goals. The position emphasizes collaboration, transportation support, housing coordination, and navigating benefits as part of a comprehensive behavioral health program.

Salary ranges from $52,000 to $63,000 annually and the role offers full-time hours with a 37.5 or 40 hour work week, plus a robust benefits package including PTO, holidays, bilingual

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in the Human Services field.
• Associate degree in a related Human Services field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and writing skills with the ability to communicate with audiences across all levels.
• Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.
• Preferred - someone who was in the military for at least 2 years or has worked with the Veteran population.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily team meetings to review client visits, concerns, and coordinate care.
• Attend meetings with clients to assist with developing recovery goals with plans to overcome potential obstacles.
• Provide support with understanding medications and help with issues like transportation to appointments, groceries, or Social Security benefits.
• Communicate with client families and support members as part of the client’s recovery plan.
• Ensure client housing needs are stable, including facilitation of applications with Housing Authorities including HUDVASH.
• Participate in individual or group supervision for therapeutic and problem-solving techniques.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Military experience preferred

Education

Associate degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

Veteran's Coordinator

Salary Range: $52,000-$63,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 or 40 hours/week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

We are currently seeking individuals to provide services to Veterans and active-duty military members and their families. The Veteran’s Coordinator is responsible for actively engaging and collaborating with clients to reduce barriers to achieving positive outcomes in critical areas of life.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily team meetings to review client visits, concerns, and coordinate care.
• Attend meetings with clients to assist with developing recovery goals with plans to overcome potential obstacles.
• Provide support with understanding medications and find solutions to challenges such as transportation to appointments, grocery shopping or communication with Social Security for benefits or connection with Veterans Administration.
• Communicate with client families and support members as part of the client’s recovery plan.
• Ensure client housing needs are stable, including facilitating applications with Housing Authorities including HUDVASH.
• Participate in individual or group supervision for therapeutic and problem-solving techniques.

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the Human Services field.
• Associate degree in a related Human Services field required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and writing skills with the ability to communicate with audiences across all levels.
• Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.
• You are passionate about working in the behavioral health field in general and especially committed to assisting military personnel.
• Preferred - someone who was in the military for at least 2 years or has worked with the Veteran population.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.