Supported Employment Specialist, Adult Department - Get a FREE Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling! Job at Center for Life Management, Derry, NH

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  • Center for Life Management
  • Derry, NH

Job Description

Fulfill your purpose at CLM:

Center for Life Management (CLM) provides the area's most comprehensive array of outpatient mental health services for adults and elders. Our multi-disciplined treatment team works with individuals ages 18+ who experience severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. We use a variety of evidence-based practices to treat our clients, one of which is Supported Employment (SE). SE is an approach to vocational rehabilitation that emphasizes helping individuals find, obtain, and thrive in competitive, community-based employment opportunities. SE also assists clients in their pursuit of education for career achievement and advancement. The Supported Employment Specialist provides supportive counseling, motivational interviewing, and specialized skills training to support clients with their personal employment and educational goals in pursuit of gainful and competitive work. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. The schedule for this position would be Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties

  • Provide weekly and/or biweekly individual and group Supported Employment services in a variety of settings including the client’s home, public, or remote via telehealth;
  • Use motivational interviewing strategies to foster personal goal development, behavior change and use of coping skills;
  • Keep track of and engage clients in the process of outcome measures;
  • Provide crisis intervention when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community;
  • Work collaboratively with clients, natural supports, employers, educators, and team members to ensure services are in alignment with the Supported Employment program;
  • Adhere to and uphold the General Organization Index and Fidelity Scales specific to Supported Employment to support the authenticity of program implementation;
  • Provide set hours of billable service each week (eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding productivity expectation);
  • Engage in appropriate consultation meetings and committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor;
  • Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients;
  • Execute all required services and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards;
  • Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.;
  • Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings;
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor .

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (social work, psychology, mental health counseling) however an Associate’s degree (human services) along with a minimum of two years of direct service in a related field may qualify;
  • Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred;
  • Experience with motivational interviewing preferred;
  • Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations;
  • Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications;
  • Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work;
  • Ability to navigate an electronic health record;
  • Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision;
  • Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services;
  • Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The work will be performed in the office, in the clients home, out in the community and/or remote via telehealth. Manual dexterity is needed to use computers. The ability to sit for extended periods of time is required. Reliable internet access, transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required.

Benefits

At Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits for benefits eligible employees include:

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid earned time (3 weeks in year one, caps at 6 weeks)
  • Paid holidays (8) with bonus birthday holiday in your birth month
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment
  • Life Insurance paid by company
  • Short and Long Term Disability paid by company
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
  • Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
  • Scholarship for professional advancement
  • Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
  • On the job training and continuing education opportunities
  • Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
  • Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!

The Center for Life Management has partnered with New England College to offer a Master’s Degree! This is an exciting opportunity for CLM staff to earn a  Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling  (MS) degree in 3 years. 

Who’s Eligible and What’s Required:

  • Must be a regular, full-time CLM employee in good standing for 9 months or more.
  • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Must agree to a five (5) year commitment of full-time employment in good standing with the Center for Life Management (beginning from start date/year of Professional Development Program participation).
  • Participants must maintain a B average to continue participation in the program.

*Cost of tuition is covered by Center for Life Management

*Employee is responsible for applicable taxable portion of tuition remission

Join CLM and make your career dreams a reality!

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Remote job, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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