About this role
About the Role Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a full-time Supported Employment Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The role delivers evidence-based supported employment services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-morbid diagnoses, helping clients identify and achieve their employment goals.
What You'll Do
- Advocates for employment of mentally ill persons through direct contacts with employers, service organizations, and professional associations.
- Works directly with NH Vocational Rehabilitation when seeking employment for clients.
- Contacts employers regarding vacancies and positions.
- Works cooperatively with employers, treatment teams, and supervisor to ensure that services are provided as outlined in treatment plan.
- Provides relevant clinical support including medication management, functional support services, crisis intervention services, and other appropriate services which would support the needs of the client, in accordance with the ACT model, and at the direction of the ACT Team Leader(s).
- Provides education and consultation to staff on the Assertive Community Treatment team, other agencies or community groups when requested by the Program Director.
- Supports clients through all phases of employment, including resume building, preparing for job interviewing, and sustaining employment through follow-along supports.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field (preferred).
- An Associate's Degree in one of those fields and/or related work experience may also be considered.
- Experience working with people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance as required by agency policy.
Nice to Have
- Associate's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field and/or related work experience may be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $19.06 - $24.73 per hour.
- We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including: choice of 2 health insurance plans; Health Reimbursement Arrangement; Health Plan Opt Out Benefit; Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Group Life and AD&D Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability; Accident & Critical Illness Insurances; 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Generous Earned Time Off; Paid Extended Sick Time; 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday; Bereavement Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program.