Claratel Behavioral Health · 9 hours ago
Employment Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelClaratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based organization focused on mental health and developmental disabilities services. The Supported Employment Specialist will work one-on-one with individuals facing mental health challenges to help them achieve competitive employment through personalized support and community engagement.
ConsultingHealth CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships focused on achieving competitive employment
Develop personalized career assessments and employment plans
Assist with resume writing, interview prep, and job development
Conduct in-person employer outreach (minimum of 6 contacts weekly)
Place at least 10 individuals into jobs annually (after your first year)
Offer on-the-job support and follow-up to ensure long-term success
Collaborate with mental health treatment teams and Vocational Rehabilitation
Provide education and guidance to individuals and their families
Help clients navigate disclosure of mental health status and benefits planning
Spend 65% of your time out in the community, meeting employers and clients
Deliver services using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent education/experience
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency in computer use and electronic health records (EHR)
Must have a valid Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation
Must complete agency-sponsored defensive driving and required trainings
Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Strong team player with a commitment to recovery-oriented, client-centered care
Pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required
Benefits
Pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.
Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify.
Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hrhelp@claratel.org.
Company
Claratel Behavioral Health
Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded in 1994
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fabio Van Der Merwe, CHC
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Moore
Chief Financial Officer
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