Employment Specialist
Job Description
What You’ll Get…
At our organization, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. As a full-time mental health professional, you’ll benefit from:
- Limitless Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities: Thrive with us through diverse career paths and internal development programs.
- Career Development: Access ongoing training and development through our dedicated Organizational Development & Learning Department.
- Generous PTO Program: Enjoy up to 3 weeks off in your first year, with continuous accruals and an additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being.
- Paid Holidays: Celebrate 9 paid holidays annually.
- Wellness Program: Benefit from our expert Health Coach services and wellness incentives to reduce costs.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,000 for educational advancement.
- Affordable Health Care Plans: Choose from comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Utilize H.S.A., H.R.A, and F.S.A. options with select medical plans.
- Insurance Coverage: Enjoy free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000.
- Retirement Savings: Benefit from 403(b) retirement plans with a company match.
- Employee Assistance: Access 6 free coaching and 6 free therapy sessions, plus a wealth of wellness content and services.
- Additional Insurance Options: Aetna Medical, Delta Dental, Eyemed vision, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and more!
Who We Need
Seeking an Employment Specialist to support the Supported Employment Program for individuals with mental health challenges (GMH or SMI). Responsibilities include following SAMHSA’s 7 Core Principles, conducting outreach and enrollments, promoting normalization and community integration, and collaborating with clinical teams. Attend case meetings, address member needs, and ensure safety protocols and equipment maintenance are upheld.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the behavioral health field.
- Must have or obtain an AZ Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card within 8 weeks of hire.
- Pre-employment drug screening and TB test clearance required.
- Reliable transportation, valid AZ Driver’s License, and insurance required.
Job Summary (including, But Not Limited To)
- Support departmental operations to ensure compliance with contracts, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and effective communication across the agency.
- Ensure the maintenance of departmental operations to achieve compliance with contract requirements, accreditation, licensing and monitoring standards, agency procedures, Federal/State/Local regulations and all other licensing/regulatory agencies as directed.
- Adhere to current training requirements and applicable accreditation and licensing/regulatory standards and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic Clinical Health (HITECH ) requirements.
- Monitor health and safety standards, responding to concerns and completing incident reports as needed.
- Carry a caseload of 25 or more, assist members with job searching, career planning, and attend relevant meetings.
- Uphold Copa Health’s Core Values and adapt to additional duties as required.
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.