Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (ACT)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY:Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services promote sustained mental health recovery in the least restrictive environment for adults age 18 and over with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

ACT services are provided in the community (rather than a clinic) by a mental health team that includes experts in psychiatry, nursing, psychology, social work, substance abuse and vocational rehabilitation, as well as a certified peer specialist.Highland Rivers is currently seeking a Vocational Specialist to serve in Cobb County.Are you ready to make a Difference?Duties and Responsibilities include:


* Participates in developing, managing, and maintaining a collaborative and cooperative service environment in the community at large


* Links Individuals with employment, volunteer, education, and other vocation related services.


* Provides resume building skills, interview skills, and role modeling


* Participate in all required training through the agency and DBHDD for role as Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist on the ACT team


* Assists with creating and updating all treatment plans, insurance authorizations, assessments, and any other documentation needed for the individuals served


* Responsible for keeping charts on caseload in compliance with the ASO, QI, CARF, DBHDD, HFR, and other accreditation standards


* Attends treatment team meetings four days per week as outlined in by fidelity


* Exhibits communication skills (oral, written and active listening)


* Participates in the on call/weekend rotation


* Transports individuals if needed.