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Posted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
About Claratel Behavioral Health Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff.
If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well‑being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all.
Empower individuals. Transform communities. Champion recovery through employment. Are you passionate about helping people with mental health challenges reach their full potential through meaningful employment? Join our team as a Supported Employment Specialist (ES) and be part of a transformative, evidence‑based program that changes lives through competitive job placement and support.
What You’ll Do As a Supported Employment Specialist, you’ll work one‑on‑one with individuals navigating mental health challenges to:
Build trusting relationships focused on achieving competitive employment
Develop personalized career assessments and employment plans
Assist with resume writing, interview prep, and job development
Conduct in‑person employer outreach (minimum of 6 contacts weekly)
Place at least 10 individuals into jobs annually (after your first year)
Offer on‑the‑job support and follow‑up to ensure long‑term success
Collaborate with mental health treatment teams and Vocational Rehabilitation
Provide education and guidance to individuals and their families
Help clients navigate disclosure of mental health status and benefits planning
Spend 65% of your time out in the community, meeting employers and clients
Deliver services using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency in computer use and electronic health records (EHR)
Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must complete agency‑sponsored defensive driving and required trainings
Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Strong team player with a commitment to recovery‑oriented, client‑centered care
Based in both clinic and community settings
Services provided in‑person, by phone, and via telehealth
Occasional evening or weekend hours based on client and program needs
Active, hands‑on role — you’ll be out in the field making real connections
Why Join Us?
Be part of a proven, impactful program that supports people in achieving self‑sufficiency
Collaborate in a supportive, mission‑driven team environment
Gain professional development and training in IPS and supported employment
Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and the health of your community
Ready to help people discover purpose through employment? Apply today and bring your passion, creativity, and empathy to a team where every job placed is a life changed.
Pre‑employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.
Claratel Behavioral Healthparticipates in E‑Verify (Company ID: 226305)
Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hrhelp@claratel.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Claratel Behavioral Health Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff.
If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well‑being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all.
Empower individuals. Transform communities. Champion recovery through employment. Are you passionate about helping people with mental health challenges reach their full potential through meaningful employment? Join our team as a Supported Employment Specialist (ES) and be part of a transformative, evidence‑based program that changes lives through competitive job placement and support.
What You’ll Do As a Supported Employment Specialist, you’ll work one‑on‑one with individuals navigating mental health challenges to:
Build trusting relationships focused on achieving competitive employment
Develop personalized career assessments and employment plans
Assist with resume writing, interview prep, and job development
Conduct in‑person employer outreach (minimum of 6 contacts weekly)
Place at least 10 individuals into jobs annually (after your first year)
Offer on‑the‑job support and follow‑up to ensure long‑term success
Collaborate with mental health treatment teams and Vocational Rehabilitation
Provide education and guidance to individuals and their families
Help clients navigate disclosure of mental health status and benefits planning
Spend 65% of your time out in the community, meeting employers and clients
Deliver services using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency in computer use and electronic health records (EHR)
Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must complete agency‑sponsored defensive driving and required trainings
Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Strong team player with a commitment to recovery‑oriented, client‑centered care
Based in both clinic and community settings
Services provided in‑person, by phone, and via telehealth
Occasional evening or weekend hours based on client and program needs
Active, hands‑on role — you’ll be out in the field making real connections
Why Join Us?
Be part of a proven, impactful program that supports people in achieving self‑sufficiency
Collaborate in a supportive, mission‑driven team environment
Gain professional development and training in IPS and supported employment
Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and the health of your community
Ready to help people discover purpose through employment? Apply today and bring your passion, creativity, and empathy to a team where every job placed is a life changed.
Pre‑employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.
Claratel Behavioral Healthparticipates in E‑Verify (Company ID: 226305)
Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hrhelp@claratel.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr