The Licensed Mental Health Professional will be a key member of an innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) team dedicated to providing comprehensive care to homeless individuals living on the streets or subways.
The multi-disciplinary team includes a leader, licensed clinicians, care managers, and peer specialists, utilizing the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model.
The role involves community outreach, coordinating needs pre- and post-housing, supporting daily living skills, providing counseling, and advocating against discrimination and healthcare disparities. Emphasis on member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility, and person-centered care is essential.
Post-housing, the team continues support to ensure stability and independence. The position requires fieldwork, on-call hours, and flexible scheduling throughout Chenango, Broome, and Otsego counties, with relocation to Norwich, NY.
Minimum qualifications include a licensed master’s degree in social work, counseling, nursing, or psychology. MSW candidates with plans for licensure and homeless experience are considered.
This full-time role offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible scheduling, aiming to transform community healthcare and positively impact homeless individuals’ lives.