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CMHA – Employment Specialist

CMHA is looking to hire a Employment Specialist for our New Britain location.

Why CMHA?

As a 2022 Hartford Courant Top Workplace and one of the largest behavioral health care providers in Connecticut, we have 40 years of experience in delivering mental health and addiction services to over 7,300 children, adolescents, and adults annually.

Internal mobility is a focus at CMHA with 6 members of our leadership team growing from individual contributors to Senior Leaders.

Position Summary

The Employment Specialist primary responsibility to collaborate with assigned caseload of clients with prolonged mental and/or co-occurring illnesses to develop psychiatric rehabilitation goals to assist them to live, work and be independent in the community. Acts as liaison and broker, advocating with employers and other employment services to meet the full range of client employment needs.

1. Assist the client in securing desired employment that supports their individual recovery plans.
2. Assures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, and consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes.
3. Executes a minimum of six potential employer contacts per week.
4. Assists clients in preparing themselves for the workplace.
5. Assist the client in securing desired employment that supports their individual recovery plans.

Requirements

1. Certified in PMT training, First Aid, and CPR.
2. Valid DMV License.
3. High School Diploma.
4. 2 years of experience as an employment specialist.

Preferred Qualifications

1. B.S. Degree in a mental health related field.
2. Bilingual in Spanish.

COMPENSATION RANGE- $20-$29 an hour

Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience

Click HERE to learn more about the Employment Specialist position and to apply!

See CMHA’s previous open job position HERE.