ACT Employment Specialist

About the Role

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for an ACT Employment Specialist. You will serve as a substance abuse expert on an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. We are seeking a passionate individual to complete the team in our outpatient Healthcare Center in Tempe, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Engages members and provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting
• Conducts vocational assessment, provides direct job development and placement services in addition to benefits counseling and employment coaching support services to assist to obtain and maintain community-based employment
• Works as a team member of a clinical team to assess member needs and wants, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a patient advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies
• Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage
• Facilitates educational and supportive activities including orientation into the work environments, the effect of work and meaningful community activities on benefits programs, job seeking skills, benefits counseling, job clubs, and employment support groups
• Serves as the team's specialist for employment services by collaborating with other team members in the assessing for and delivery of employment skills training as specified in the individual service plan

Schedule

• Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
• Schedule: Tues - Sat; 10am - 7pm
• Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays
• $3/hour ACT Differential

Pay & Benefits

• Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)
• Additional Language Differential Pay Available
• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including: Scholarships, Clinical supervision, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on: Gym memberships, Car rentals, Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more