Vocational Specialist (ACTT)

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 📍 Winston-Salem, NC 💲 $24.50 per hour 🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Full Benefits

Empower Recovery. Build Independence. Change Lives.

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a passionate and community-focused Vocational Specialist (Qualified Professional) to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Winston-Salem, NC.

This rewarding community-based role is ideal for someone dedicated to helping individuals with severe mental illness build independence through employment support, housing stability, life skills development, and recovery-focused services.

Our ACT Team operates as a “hospital without walls,” delivering intensive behavioral health services directly in the community. We meet individuals where they are — at home, work, or in the community — helping remove barriers and create meaningful, lasting progress.

If you have experience in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, case management, housing services, or mental health care, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact every day.

✨ Position Summary The Vocational Specialist (QP) assists individuals served by the ACT Team in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment while supporting overall recovery, independence, and community integration. This role collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide person-centered, strengths-based services.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

💼 Vocational & Employment Support • Assist individuals in identifying career interests, strengths, and employment goals • Support job readiness, resume development, interview preparation, and applications • Develop relationships with local employers and community partners • Provide job coaching and ongoing retention support after placement • Promote competitive employment opportunities aligned with recovery goals

🏠 Housing & Community Integration • Assist clients with obtaining 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 care with families, referral sources, and community providers

📝 Documentation & Compliance • Complete timely and accurate 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 and emergency coverage as assigned • Assist with hospital diversion and community stabilization efforts

✅ Qualifications

Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or related field • Must meet Qualified Professional (QP) status under NC regulations (10A NCAC 27G.0104) • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record • Ability to work in the community and transport clients as needed

Preferred: • Experience in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, ACTT, housing services, or mental health • Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness • Master’s degree in a Human Services field

🏥 Why Join Pyramid Healthcare? • Competitive pay at $24.50/hour • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) • Mileage reimbursement for community travel • Meaningful, mission-driven work that changes lives • Supportive team culture and opportunities for career growth

If you’re ready to help individuals gain confidence, achieve employment goals, and build lasting independence, apply today to join Pyramid Healthcare’s ACT Team in Winston-Salem, NC.

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: INTEGRITYis striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.DEDICATIONis demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.COLLABORATIONis a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.PASSIONis 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!

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To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers .

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.