VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, INC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, INC. is seeking an ACT Therapist/Vocational Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in the Fayette County area.

The role combines therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and vocational support to help adults with serious mental illness achieve independence in home, work, and community settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centered care, coordinate services with families and providers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field.
• Experience working with behavioral health needs preferred.
• Interest in supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Deliver case management and rehabilitation services.
• Assist clients with employment and vocational goals.
• Support daily living skills and community integration.
• Coordinate care with families, providers, and community resources.
• Respond to crises and provide recovery-focused support.
• Participate in treatment planning and team collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Organization skills

Case management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health field

Job description

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Vocational Therapist

Join Our ACT Team and Help Change Lives Every Day!

ACT Therapist / Vocational Specialist
Fayette County, PA | Full-Time

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, achieve recovery, and build meaningful, independent lives? Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services is seeking a dedicated ACT Therapist/Vocational Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.

This unique community-based role combines therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and vocational support services to help adults living with serious and persistent mental illness succeed in their homes, workplaces, and communities. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and behavioral health professionals to provide comprehensive, person-centered care.

What You'll Do:

• Provide individual and group therapy
• Deliver case management and rehabilitation services
• Assist clients with employment and vocational goals
• Support daily living skills and community integration
• Coordinate care with families, providers, and community resources
• Respond to crises and provide recovery-focused support
• Participate in treatment planning and team collaboration.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a career where you can genuinely help people achieve recovery, independence, and hope, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs preferred
• Interest in supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the community.