Summary
The Employment Specialist assists individuals with behavioral health diagnoses to find and keep employment, working as part of the Maine Behavioral Healthcare Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a new comprehensive behavioral health service model. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the ES brings a vocational/educational lens to the individual's care, while learning and understanding the perspective of other service disciplines.
The ES will provide individualized placement and support (IPS) model supported employment services to individuals and will serve as a liaison to businesses, developing employer and community relationships in York County. The daily work uses many skills including creative problem solving, research and investigation, counseling, networking, and teaching.
This position, based at MBH in Biddeford and Springvale, functions with considerable independence. Training is provided. Travel is required.
Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.