Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – ACT Mental Health Program

Job Description

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – ACT Mental Health Program
CEC Healthcare – Nassau County, NY
📍 Community-Based Role | Nassau & Western Suffolk County
💼 Full-Time (35 hours/week)
💰 $30.90 – $42.33 per hour + benefits
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Help Individuals with Mental Illness Achieve Employment and Independence

CEC Healthcare is a nonprofit organization providing integrated health and human services across Long Island. Our OMH-licensed Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program delivers mobile, community-based mental health services to individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI).

We are seeking a Community-Based Vocational Specialist to join our mental health ACT team supporting individuals living with serious mental illness. This role focuses on mental health vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services.

This role is perfect for professionals interested in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, job development, and community outreach.
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What You’ll Do
• Conduct vocational and employment assessments
• Help individuals explore job and education opportunities
• Provide supported employment and job readiness coaching
• Assist recipients in finding and maintaining employment
• Provide community-based services throughout Nassau and Western Suffolk County
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary ACT treatment team
• Connect recipients with local employers and workforce resources
• Provide employment-related skills development and counseling
• Assist with vocational program development and training
• Ensure compliance with program and regulatory standards
• Participate in on-call rotation
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Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field
• 6+ months experience working with individuals with serious mental illness or behavioral health populations
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Nassau and Western Suffolk County
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Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling
• Experience with:
o Vocational rehabilitation
o Supported employment
o Job development or employment counseling
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential
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Benefits
• Competitive pay $30.90 – $42.33 per hour based on education and licensure
• 35-hour work week
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth
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Why Work at CEC Healthcare?
✔ Make a meaningful impact in community mental health
✔ Work with a supportive multidisciplinary ACT team
✔ Help individuals achieve employment and independence

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Apply Today

If you’re passionate about mental health, employment services, and helping individuals succeed in the community, we encourage you to apply.

CEC Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).