Behavioral Health Vocational Specialist – ACTT
Summary
Provide vocational support, housing assistance, and employment coaching to individuals with severe mental illness as part of a community-based behavioral health team in Winston-Salem, NC.
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Behavioral Health Vocational Specialist (Qualified Professional/QP) – ACTT
📍 Winston-Salem, NC
💰 $24.50 per hour
🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Full Benefits
Help People Build Careers, Independence, and Hope
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Health Vocational Specialist (Qualified Professional/QP) to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Winston-Salem, NC.
As part of our multidisciplinary ACTT team, you'll work directly with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), helping them achieve meaningful employment, increase independence, and build fulfilling lives within their communities. ACTT is often described as a "hospital without walls," delivering comprehensive behavioral health services wherever individuals live, work, and thrive.
If you're passionate about supported employment, recovery-focused care, community mental health, and helping others overcome barriers to success, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Vocational Specialist provides individualized supported employment services that help individuals identify career goals, obtain competitive employment, and maintain long-term job success. Working collaboratively with the ACTT multidisciplinary team, you'll also assist with community integration, housing stability, and recovery planning while delivering person-centered, strengths-based services.
What You'll Do
Employment & Vocational Services
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Assist individuals in identifying career interests, strengths, and employment goals.
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Provide job readiness coaching, resume development, interview preparation, and job search assistance.
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Develop relationships with local employers and community partners to create employment opportunities.
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Provide ongoing job coaching and employment retention support.
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Advocate for competitive, integrated employment that aligns with each individual's recovery goals.
Community Support & Housing
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Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining stable housing.
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Connect clients with transportation, benefits, vocational resources, and community services.
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Support independent living skills, budgeting, and community integration.
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Help individuals overcome barriers that impact employment and long-term stability.
Treatment Team Collaboration
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Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and daily ACTT team meetings.
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Coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, employers, referral sources, and community agencies.
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Provide recommendations and progress updates that support recovery-focused treatment planning.
Documentation & Compliance
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Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and service notes.
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Maintain compliance with Medicaid, ACTT, CARF, DHHS, and Pyramid Healthcare standards.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer record reviews.
Community-Based Services
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Deliver services in homes, workplaces, and throughout the community.
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Provide client transportation when appropriate.
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Participate in rotating crisis response and on-call coverage as assigned.
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Assist with hospital diversion and community stabilization efforts.
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
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Must meet Qualified Professional (QP) requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104.
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Valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
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Ability to work independently in community settings and transport clients as needed.
Preferred
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Experience with ACTT, community mental health, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, or case management.
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Experience serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).
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Master's degree in a Human Services-related field.
Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?
At Pyramid Healthcare, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization committed to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.
We offer:
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Competitive pay of $24.50 per hour
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)
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Mileage reimbursement for community travel
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Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
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Collaborative, supportive multidisciplinary teams
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Meaningful work that creates lasting change in the lives of individuals and families
If you're passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful employment, increase independence, and reach their recovery goals, we encourage you to apply today and join Pyramid Healthcare's ACTT team in Winston-Salem.
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to know more?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: .
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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