RiseWell Community Services·West Babylon, New York
This role involves supervising and providing direct services, with a primary focus on vocational and educational services for participants in the Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment Program.
RiseWell Community Services is looking for a full-time Vocational Specialist to join our Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) Team in West Babylon, New York. You'll be utilizing your own professional experience to provide tailored care and guidance to participants and families. The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!
This individual will supervise and provide direct services, with a focus on vocational and educational services. The Master Level Counselor will serve as a member of a mobile, community-based, multidisciplinary team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness, delivering individualized care to those in need. Our Young Adult ACT team serves individuals ages 18-25.
Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or rehabilitation counseling (if a rehabilitation counselor, C.R.C. preferred). A valid and clean New York State driver's license. Minimum 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from the NYS Office of Mental Health.
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.
RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children
For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website https://www.risewell.org/ [https://www.risewell.org/].
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or rehabilitation counseling, along with a minimum of one year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. A valid New York State driver's license and successful completion of background checks are also mandatory.
Market context
In New York, vocational specialist roles are commonly tied to mental health and community support programs, where employers look for candidates who can help clients build job readiness and maintain employment. Competition can be stronger for applicants who already have mental health experience, a valid New York State driver’s license, and comfort with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any role-specific caseload or documentation expectations before applying.