Employment Specialist - Community Based
Company: Seacoast Mental Health Center
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Seeking Full-Time Employment
Specialist Interested in a rewarding job and a supportive culture
and being part of an organization that rates the highest in the
state for consumer satisfaction? Seacoast Mental Health Center,
Inc. has openings for a Full-Time Employment Specialist. The rising
demand for mental health and substance use disorder services offers
immediate employment opportunities to make a difference in a
strong, stable organization. If you like making a difference in
your community and are passionate about working in a nonprofit
organization, Seacoast Mental Health Center is an excellent choice!
We have an immediate opening for an Employment Specialist. The
Employment Specialist will provide direct, indirect, Evidence Based
Supported Employment, services to eligible adults with severe and
persistent mental illness and their families. Employment Services
are most effective when provided in the community, and as such most
of the Employment Specialist's time is spent with clients out of
the office. Employment Specialists will engage in job development
activities that include provision of community outreach and
education to existing and prospective employers. The Employment
Specialist must be able to make an accurate vocational assessment,
and document these needs and goals into a coherent employment plan.
Employment Specialists must also document each contact with, or on
behalf of, a client, do periodic chart reviews and treatment plan
addendums in a timely fashion. The Employment Specialist will
provide, plan and monitor services in a manner that preserves the
client's dignity and builds on the client's independent
functioning. A central part of this work is building and
structuring a "natural" support system with family, coworkers on
the job site, friends, neighbors, organizations, and other groups
or individuals who wish to be involved and helpful. Ideal candidate
will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work. Employment
Specialists should demonstrate a good understanding of human
behavior, mental illness, psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment,
recover, family systems and the social, rehabilitation and health
care systems. The Employment Specialist must hold a valid driver's
license and be able to demonstrate a "clean" driving record. CPR
and First Aid Training is recommended. Seacoast Mental Health
Center, Inc. offers a generous compensation package including paid
time off, health and dental plans, retirement account match, etc.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value the diversity of
our community.
Keywords: Seacoast Mental Health Center, East Providence , Employment Specialist - Community Based, Healthcare , Portsmouth, Rhode Island
