Shift:  Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Employment Specialist provides case management and employment-based services to severely mentally ill adults in the community.  The Employment Specialist manages care under the direct supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and performs diagnostic assessment, connects clients to competitive employment, coordinates treatment planning, and monitors clients through the treatment process.  The Employment Specialist facilitates coordination of care with multidisciplinary ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) team to optimize individual treatment plans and safety of the behavioral health care client.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Performs diagnostic assessments and collects diagnostic information to determine an individualized treatment plan for the client. 
• Plans treatment modalities, coordinates treatment plans and follows clients through the treatment process. 
• Provides counseling, problem-solving and community support (individual and group).  
• Requests consultation for clients that includes but is not limited to providers, social workers, and nursing staff when necessary. 
• Evaluate the client’s treatment plan through follow-up assessment and makes adjustments based on clinical findings. 

Education: 

• Requires bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, or human services. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Valid driver’s license. 
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire. 

Experience: 

• Experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness. 

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.  

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