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Behavioral Health Employment Specialist

Health & Life Sciences/Health Care - General

LHH

$21.00 - $26.00 per Hour

Phoenix,, Arizona

Permanent

Health Care - General

Health & Life Sciences

Position: Behavioral Health Employment Specialist - $4,000 sign on bonus!!
Hours: 10am - 7pm, with flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and be available for rotational on-call. 80% field work, mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Location: N. Phoenix, AZ
Compensation: $21/hr - $26/hr - DOE

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ACT Employment Specialist to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment support and will provide comprehensive assistance to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and behavioral health challenges, helping them achieve their employment goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide individualized employment support to clients, including job search assistance, resume building, and interview preparation.
  • Conduct assessments to identify clients' skills, interests, and employment goals.
  • Develop personalized employment plans and strategies to help clients secure and maintain employment.
  • Facilitate job readiness workshops and group sessions to enhance clients' employability skills.
  • Collaborate with employers to create job opportunities and support clients in the workplace.
  • Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate intervention as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using NextGen software.
  • Participate in rotational on-call duties to provide 24/7 support to clients.

Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree or higher in a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with the SMI/behavioral health population is ideal.
  • Experience in employment support and job placement services.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.
  • Experience with NextGen software and CPRP certification is a huge plus.

Preferred Skills:
  • Empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients.
  • Strong problem-solving and crisis intervention skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Knowledge of community resources and support services related to employment.


Pay Details: $21.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Angela Walton

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_813081_3070943

Behavioral Health Employment Specialist

Health & Life Sciences/Health Care - General

LHH

$21.00 - $26.00 per Hour

Phoenix,, Arizona

Permanent

Health Care - General

Health & Life Sciences

Position: Behavioral Health Employment Specialist - $4,000 sign on bonus!!
Hours: 10am - 7pm, with flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and be available for rotational on-call. 80% field work, mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Location: N. Phoenix, AZ
Compensation: $21/hr - $26/hr - DOE

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ACT Employment Specialist to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment support and will provide comprehensive assistance to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and behavioral health challenges, helping them achieve their employment goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide individualized employment support to clients, including job search assistance, resume building, and interview preparation.
  • Conduct assessments to identify clients' skills, interests, and employment goals.
  • Develop personalized employment plans and strategies to help clients secure and maintain employment.
  • Facilitate job readiness workshops and group sessions to enhance clients' employability skills.
  • Collaborate with employers to create job opportunities and support clients in the workplace.
  • Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate intervention as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using NextGen software.
  • Participate in rotational on-call duties to provide 24/7 support to clients.

Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree or higher in a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with the SMI/behavioral health population is ideal.
  • Experience in employment support and job placement services.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.
  • Experience with NextGen software and CPRP certification is a huge plus.

Preferred Skills:
  • Empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients.
  • Strong problem-solving and crisis intervention skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Knowledge of community resources and support services related to employment.


Pay Details: $21.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Angela Walton

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_813081_3070943
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