Mental Health and Adiction Counselor

Position Summary The Supported Employment Specialist – Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services works directly with individuals recovering from substance use disorders to help them find, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment. This role combines vocational support with community-based engagement, using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Supported Employment model as its foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based vocational assessments to identify clients’ skills, interests, and

employment goals

• Develop individualized employment service plans with measurable, client-driven goals

• Research and identify job opportunities through outreach, networking, and community

connections

• Match clients with appropriate job openings based on their abilities, interests, and

logistics

• Assist clients with resumes, job applications, and interview preparation

• Build and maintain relationships with community employers and business partners

• Provide on-the-job coaching and ongoing support during job placements

• Identify and help clients address barriers to employment (transportation, scheduling,

accessibility, etc.)

• Coordinate with behavioral health clinicians and case managers to ensure integrated,

whole-person care• Maintain accurate and timely client records in the electronic health records (EHR)

system

• Provide crisis support and intervene when a client is at risk of losing their job

• Refer clients and families to commu