What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACTT Vocational Specialist position at Blue Ridge Health?
Overview
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Vocational Specialist to be part of our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Sylva, NC.
What We Offer You:
- A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement account with company matching
- Supplemental accident insurance available
- 9 paid holidays per year
- PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
- Flexible Work Schedules Considered
- Needs Accommodations Programs
- Mental Health Resources
- Telework Opportunities Considered
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
What You'll Do:
Within the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) program, the Vocational Specialist is a member of the ACTT multidisciplinary program, has training in Individual Placement and Support – Supported Employment (IPS-SE), and possesses the supported employment skills and expertise to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide rehabilitation and support services focusing on vocational goals to clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses under the supervision of the team leader. This individual functions as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team and provides employment rehabilitation and support services directly to clients, as well as job development through building and maintaining professional relationships with local employers and other partner agencies, such as DSS and SSDI offices. The Vocational Specialist assists adults with mental health concerns, for whom employment has not been achieved and/or has been interrupted or intermittent. The Vocational Specialist provides person-centered, individualized, evidence-based service that provides assistance with choosing, acquiring, and maintaining competitive paid employment in the community. In addition to providing direct skill-building, support, and rehabilitation interventions, the ACTT Vocational Specialist who is also a Qualified Professional is one of the team members responsible for the development and implementation of the Person-Centered Plan. This position also requires participation in 24/7/365 on-call crisis phone rotation. The ACTT Team is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals consisting of a Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse, Vocational Specialist, Peer Support Specialist, Substance Abuse Specialist, Therapists, and other Qualified Mental Health Professionals. The majority of treatment is provided in the community and in individuals’ homes.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s Degree, those with a degree in Human Services field preferred
At least one year full-time, accumulated supervised MH/SA experience
Valid Driver’s License with no restrictions and reliable transportation
Moderate computer skills
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
Blue Ridge Health Services promotes a supportive and inclusive culture, sensitive to the diversity of the individuals we serve and our workforce. Challenging unconscious bias, inviting a culture of individual expression, and ongoing sensitivity to organizational practices are fundamental of staff expectations. This focus contributes to the importance of Blue Ridge Health’s investment to advance as a culturally competent organization.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
