Vocational Specialist
Bright Harbor Healthcare·Toms River, New Jersey
Bright Harbor Healthcare·Toms River, New Jersey
Provide case management and crisis intervention for individuals with serious mental illness within a multidisciplinary team. Engage consumers in treatment planning and assist with activities of daily living and transportation.
Programs in Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based outreach program to help people with serious mental illness integrate into the community. Bright Harbor Healthcare provides PACT services to more than 160 people in all of Ocean County. The PACT program is a multidisciplinary team for persons with a serious and persistent mental illness. A team consists of a psychiatrist, advanced practice nurse, nurses, clinicians, co-occurring specialists, vocational specialists, mental health specialists, and peer mental health specialists.
Vocational Specialist II Position Type: Full Time; 40 Hours/Weekly Benefits Eligible: Full Benefits Location: Bayville, NJ Department: PACT II
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related field. Candidates must have two years of experience in vocational assessment, job placement, or coaching for individuals with serious persistent mental illness.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.