Vocational Specialist

Vocational Specialist - ACT Team Location: [New Orleans, Louisiana] (Community-based) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $42,000–$46,000/year, depending on licensure/certification Date Posted: 7/30/2026 About The Role Clarvida is seeking a Vocational/ Individual Placement and Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supporting adults with severe mental illness in achieving their employment and educational goals. Working collaboratively with the team, you will assess each client’s individual needs, provide skills training and education, and help clients obtain and maintain meaningful employment while remaining connected to their friends, family, and community. In this role, you will provide integrated, recovery-oriented vocational support services while working as part of a multidisciplinary ACT team. ACT services are delivered directly in the community—client homes, places of employment, and other local settings—to support stability, recovery, and long-term independence. You will conduct assessments, provide job readiness skill building, coordinate care, and connect clients with community resources aligned with individualized treatment plan goals. What Is the ACT Program? Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is one of the most established and widely researched evidence-based practices for adults with severe mental illness. ACT provides comprehensive, person-centered services—including housing support, recovery services, vocational assistance, nursing, psychiatric care, and therapy—directly in the community. The goal is to help clients transition to lower levels of care or increased independence while improving overall quality of life. Responsibilities Provide vocational assessments and job readiness support Support clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Link clients to appropriate community-based resources and supports Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team members Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (1 week every 6–8 weeks) Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation Follow reporting regulations, patient rights standards, and crisis intervention protocols Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Rehabilitation Counseling preferred Minimum of one (1) year of experience training or supervised work in vocational rehabilitation and support Valid State Driver’s License in good standing Compensation & Benefits Full-Time Employees Salary range of $42,000–$46,000/year Weekday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with flexibility to fit your lifestyle Paid vacation days that increase with tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over annually Up to 9 paid holidays* Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday* Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements All Employees 401(k) Free counseling licensure supervision Employee Assistance Program Pet insurance Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement* Company cell phone Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county. Employment Type Full-time Equal Opportunity Statement Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr