Vocational Specialist

Description

Vocational Specialist - ACT Team
Location: [New Orleans, Louisiana] (Community-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $42,000–$46,000/year, depending on licensure/certification
Date Posted: 7/30/2026

About the Role

Clarvida is seeking a Vocational/ Individual Placement and Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supporting adults with severe mental illness in achieving their employment and educational goals. Working collaboratively with the team, you will assess each client’s individual needs, provide skills training and education, and help clients obtain and maintain meaningful employment while remaining connected to their friends, family, and community.In this role, you will provide integrated, recovery-oriented vocational support services while working as part of a multidisciplinary ACT team.

ACT services are delivered directly in the community—client homes, places of employment, and other local settings—to support stability, recovery, and long-term independence. You will conduct assessments, provide job readiness skill building, coordinate care, and connect clients with community resources aligned with individualized treatment plan goals.

This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule (one week every 6–8 weeks). One (1) day of PTO is earned for each on-call rotation, regardless of call volume, to support work–life balance.

What Is the ACT Program?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is one of the most established and widely researched evidence-based practices for adults with severe mental illness. ACT provides comprehensive, person-centered services—including housing support, recovery services, vocational assistance, nursing, psychiatric care, and therapy—directly in the community. The goal is to help clients transition to lower levels of care or increased independence while improving overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

● Provide vocational assessments and job readiness support
● Support clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
● Link clients to appropriate community-based resources and supports
● Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team members
● Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (1 week every 6–8 weeks)
● Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
● Follow reporting regulations, patient rights standards, and crisis intervention protocols

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Rehabilitation Counseling preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience training or supervised work in vocational rehabilitation and support
• Valid State Driver’s License in good standing

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employees

● Salary range of $42,000–$46,000/year
● Weekday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with flexibility to fit your lifestyle
● Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
● Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
● Up to 9 paid holidays*
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
● DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
● Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees

● 401(k)
● Free counseling licensure supervision
● Employee Assistance Program
● Pet insurance
● Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
● Mileage reimbursement*
● Company cell phone

*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

Employment Type

Full-time

How to Apply

If you are a vocational support professional interested in community-based, recovery-oriented care within an evidence-based ACT model, we encourage you to apply for the Vocational Specialist role with Clarvida.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.