(1775) Supportive Education/Employment Specialist

About the role

The Supported Education and Employment Specialist (SEES) provides evidence-based Supported Education and Supported Employment services under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager. The SEES is an integral member of the ClearPath Early Onset Psychosis, a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team, providing recovery-oriented services to adolescents and young adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team, the SEES assists individuals in identifying, obtaining, and maintaining competitive employment and achieving their educational goals through person-centered planning, skill development, advocacy, and coordination with employers, educational institutions, vocational resources, and community partners. The SEES conducts ongoing psychosocial, educational, and vocational assessments; develops and implements Person-Centered Recovery Plans; provides rehabilitative skills training; coordinates services with internal and external providers; facilitates referrals to community resources; and participates in crisis intervention and safety planning, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field, with a strong understanding of mental health diagnoses and treatment.
• Possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, recovery-oriented environment, with a proven ability to build meaningful connections with individuals served.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required, along with the ability to maintain approved driver status throughout employment.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing wellness and recovery support services in mental health, substance use treatment, and/or crisis intervention and screening.
• Candidates who are actively pursuing clinical licensure in counseling, behavior analysis, social work, family therapy, or a related discipline are encouraged, with preference given to those holding advanced or full licensure.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly valued.
• Experience with concurrent (real-time) documentation practices is desirable.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) is preferred.

Skills

Exceptional organizational, communication, advocacy, relationship-building, and service coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with agency, contractual, and state requirements.

Benefits

Our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals are available. For additional details, visit https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/.

Pay

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $27.71. Differential pay available for bilingual, associate or advanced licensure, tenure, and LCDC certification. Annual salary range: $44,636.00 - $57,636.00/year.

Schedule

Location: Bastrop, TX, Giddings, TX, La Grange, TX. Work schedules may include evening hours, as needed, to accommodate the needs and availability of individuals and their families. A minimum of 40% of working hours must be dedicated to direct service delivery.