Vocational Coordinator

Ultipro; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3.3 weeks first year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement match 40% up to 10%

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services in Bullhead City seeks a Vocational Coordinator to design and facilitate vocational services. You will build relationships with employers and train personnel to comply with funding mandates.

The role reports to a Program Director and operates Monday–Friday within our Bullhead City Outpatient site. Ideal candidates have a BA in behavioral health and relevant experience, plus a valid AZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field plus one year of relevant experience; two years total acceptable.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provides and oversees a full range of vocational services including resume development and job search support.
• Prepares and presents job readiness activities and trains other personnel.
• Supports adults with in-home and community-based interventions and monitors treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

Bullhead City Outpatient
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442, USA

Description

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Vocational Coordinator who can help us fulfill our mission. “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities”. We are seeking someone who enjoys coordinating with people, ability solve problems, organized and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Bullhead City team!

Job Preview at a Glance:

The Vocational Coordinator, designs, implements, and facilitates vocational services. Creates, revises, and disseminates information and trains personnel on vocational policies and procedures in response to mandates, standards, and to comply with funding source mandates. Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with local employers and community providers to maximize the opportunities for persons in services to enter the labor force. This position reports to a Program Director.

Location & Schedule:

This position is a Monday- Friday schedule, flexibility to work during clinic operating hours reporting to our Bullhead City Outpatient.

Pay Range $17.50-$18.00 hourly

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides and oversees the implementation of a full range of vocational services, including resume development, job search support, and interviewing techniques
• Prepares and presents job readiness activities to persons in services and provides “train the trainer” opportunities to other personnel
• Provides comprehensive support through in-home and/or community-based intervention to adults
• Assess consumers in accordance with established policies and procedures and clinical protocols
• Provides support and information, education or guidance to consumers and support system members concerning issues of treatment planning, advocacy, and medication management
• Monitors mental status of consumers and response to treatment plans through face-to-face contact, and updates treatment plans as needed
• Provides face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention
• Conducts vocational groups and job clubs
• Provides information to consumers and family members concerning community resources and links to other services
• Arranges for transportation for consumers and family members for community services as needed
• Coordinates with employers and agencies to identify job opportunities and promote employment of job-seeking clients
• Works with local service providers, case managers, and employers to advocate for and link persons in services with vocational opportunities
• Notifies direct supervisor of actual or potential challenges with consumers; i.e., lack of participation, decompensation, and crisis
• Transitions consumers to appropriate level of care upon conclusion of treatment

Education & Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement consists of a 22-year age.
• Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field (related or unrelated) plus one year of relevant experience in behavioral health. Any combination of education and experience totaling 2 years is acceptable.
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.
• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, we’re committed to:

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Experience

Required

1 year: Behavioral Health related experience

5 years: Behavioral Health related experience

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