Vocational Specialist (ACTT Mars Hill)

• 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.
• Vocational Specialist (Qualified Professional) – ACT Team 📍 Mars Hill, NC 💲 $24.50 per hour 🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Full Benefits Empower Recovery.
• Build Independence.
• Change Lives.
• Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Vocational Specialist (Qualified Professional) to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Mars Hill, NC.
• This community-based role is ideal for someone passionate about helping individuals with severe mental illness achieve greater independence through employment support, life skills coaching, housing stability, and recovery-focused services.
• Our ACT Team is a “hospital without walls” model, delivering high-intensity behavioral health treatment directly in the community.
• We meet clients where they are—at home, work, or in the community—to remove barriers and create lasting progress.
• If you have experience in vocational rehabilitation, case management, housing support, or mental health services, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact every day.

Position Summary

The Vocational Specialist (QP) supports individuals served by the ACT Team in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment, improving daily functioning, and accessing community resources. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop person-centered plans that support recovery, independence, and long-term success. Key Responsibilities Vocational & Employment Support Assist individuals in identifying career goals, strengths, and interests Support job readiness, resume building, interview preparation, and applications Develop relationships with local employers and community partners Provide job coaching and retention support after placement Promote competitive employment opportunities aligned with recovery goals Housing & Community Integration Assist clients with securing and maintaining stable housing Connect individuals with transportation, benefits, and community resources Support independent living skills, budgeting, and daily functioning Clinical & Team Collaboration Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary team meetings Provide progress updates and recommendations to the treatment team Coordinate with families, referral sources, and outside providers as needed Documentation & Compliance Complete accurate and timely documentation of services provided Maintain compliance with ACTT, Medicaid, CARF, and state regulations Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer record reviews Crisis & Community Response Provide transportation for clients when needed Participate in rotating crisis response / emergency coverage as assigned Assist with hospital diversion and community stabilization efforts