Employment Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Job overview

The Employment Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) role is onsite in Jacksonville, NC, with community-based and in-home work described. Compensation is $21.76–$27.95 per hour. True Team Medical’s affiliated behavioral-health services support children, families, and adults across North Carolina. The specialist provides employment support and clinical interventions for people with mental health and substance use disorders. Working with clients, families, natural supports, and the ACT team, the role supports symptom stability, community functioning, and progress toward employment, housing, and education goals.

What you'll do

• Provide individual and family therapy and evidence-based therapeutic, crisis, behavioral, and psychoeducational interventions
• conduct employment assessments
• collaborate on person-centered plans, crisis plans, and transitions
• provide work-related services and community advocacy
• consult with the ACT team on employment, housing, and education
• maintain timely treatment documentation
• support ACT model fidelity
• train families and natural supports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment specialist

assertive community treatment

act

behavioral health

substance use support

employment services

community-based care

jacksonville nc

true team medical

$21.76–$27.95 per hour

person-centered care

bachelor’s degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical plan options
• health savings or flexible spending accounts
• dental and vision plans
• paid time off
• 401(k) or Roth IRA programs
• financial planning services
• supplemental benefits
• educational assistance
• licensure residency for eligible full-time clinical staff
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

Combines employment support with community-based clinical services on an Assertive Community Treatment team; requires Qualified Professional status and a bachelor’s degree in human services or psychology.

About the employer

True Team Medical is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.