The Licensed Mental Health Professional will be a key member of an innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) team, providing comprehensive care to street homeless or subway-dwelling individuals in the community.
The multi-disciplinary team includes a Team leader, Licensed Clinicians, Care Managers, and Peer Specialists, utilizing the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model. The role involves street outreach, coordinating needs before and after housing, supporting daily living skills, providing counseling, and advocating against discrimination and healthcare inequities. Core principles include member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility, and person-centered care. Post-housing, the team continues to support participants for stability and independence. Position requires fieldwork, periodic on-call hours, and flexible scheduling, with travel across three counties. Minimum qualifications include a licensed master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, nursing, or psychology; MSW candidates with plans for licensure are also considered. This full-time role offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more, with a pay range of $32-$34/hour. Relocation to Norwich, NY, is required before starting work.