Vocational Specialist

CPC is looking for a full-time vocational specialist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team that will work in collaboration with the consumer in developing and executing a care plan with a holistic approach in our PACT Team in Red Bank, NJ. Job Title: Vocational Specialist Location: Red Bank Requirements Bachelor's degree in behavioral science related area and 2 years of experience with vocational assessment job preparation or placement/job coaching with SMI clients. Valid NJ driver's license with clean record. Master's degree in Psych Rehab or Occupational Therapy is preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

The Vocational Specialist's responsibilities include but are not limited to: Complete assessments and/or assist other staff in completing assessments in a timely and comprehensive manner as required by CPC and regulatory agency policies. Assessments are age appropriate and culturally sensitive and address the needs as outlined in the agency assessment tools. Collaborate with consumers and their families to provide the following services; relapse prevention, basic daily living skills including money management; development and support of social and recreational activities; employment training and job acquisition; psycho education and support, family and significant others education and support; consumer advocacy; crisis intervention; housing needs, financial resources; transportation for consumers in agency vehicles with adherence to agency policies and procedures; among others. Work with consumers on goals set forth in individual recovery plans. Advocate for PACT consumers in developing employment opportunities with local employers. Teach and assist consumers to write resumes. Documentation responsibilities include accurate and timely completion of uniform clinical record documentation as per the agency's policies and procedures. Participate in an interdisciplinary team process to ensure the provision of services and/or linkage with requisite services to consumer and family or significant others. Attend required annual training as mandated by DMHS standards. Understand and work to achieve fidelity scale goals for program. On/off site job coaching. Travel and train consumers to use public transportation to/from job site. About Our Benefits CPC Integrated Health offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family: Competitive salary (annual salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 based on experience) Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options. Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, personal) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care) Tax-Deferred 403B Retirement Plan w/ employer match after 6 months of service Company paid Life Insurance and accidental and critical illness coverage. Employee Assistance Program Discounts offers for cell phone service, entertainment/travel/shopping, childcare, and much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr CPC Behavioral Healthcare