Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
Job overview
The IPS Employment Specialist role at Postgraduate Center for Mental Health involves providing employment services to ACT consumers, focusing on job development, coaching, and counseling to support workforce entry and skill acquisition.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist will spend half their time scouting community employment opportunities and the rest providing individual and group counseling, participating in treatment planning, maintaining case records, networking with employers, facilitating job placements, and supporting consumers post-placement.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a BA in a Mental Health Discipline or related field, at least 1 year of social service agency experience, and knowledge of community resources relevant to the served population.
Team overview
The role involves working on a multi-disciplinary ACT team providing comprehensive employment services.
Company overview
The Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services and supportive housing to individuals with mental health challenges. They generate revenue through government contracts, grants, and donations, which fund their various programs and services aimed at improving mental health and quality of life for their clients. Founded in 1945, PCMH has a long history of serving the New York City community, evolving over the years to address the changing needs of mental health care. The organization is known for its commitment to integrating clinical services with housing support, emphasizing the importance of stable living conditions in mental health treatment.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in employment services, job development, and job coaching, highlighting any work with ACT consumers or similar populations.
Focus on showcasing your skills in individual and group counseling, assessment, treatment planning, and reducing functional barriers to employment, as these are core to the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health’s official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your chances.
Connect with current employees in the employment services or ACT team divisions at Postgraduate Center for Mental Health on LinkedIn; start conversations by mentioning your interest in their work with ACT consumers or asking about the team’s approach to job placement.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'employment services,' 'job development,' 'ACT team,' 'case records,' 'treatment planning,' and 'community resources' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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