Housing Stability Specialist (LSW/LPC)

Unison Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days/yr

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer 401(k) contributions

Job summary

Unison Health is seeking a licensed or licensing-track clinician to deliver direct therapeutic services to clients with mental illness and adjustment challenges under Housing First and related programs. The role involves group and individual therapy, diagnostic assessments, advocacy, and linkage to community supports.

The position emphasizes stabilization, budgeting support, benefits coordination, and in-home therapy, with a focus on helping clients maintain housing and access services.

Qualifications

• Requires an LSW OR LPC. Working toward independent license preferred.
• Prior experience required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
• Must demonstrate positive attitude, commitment to provide superior services and enthusiastic support for the mission of the agency.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides Stability Coordination to an assigned caseload of clients recently housed in the Housing First Program.
• Assists client in establishing a budget.
• Coordinates benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other benefits as appropriate.
• Assesses needs to identify tangible and intangible needs to be successful in living independently.
• Monitors status of the newly housed client, making at least two contracts per month and links to additional services.
• Coordinates care with mental health providers as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary documentation in accordance with agency policy.
• Submits documentation and summaries required to LCHB and LCMHRS Board.
• Attends required meetings, trainings and webinars related to the program.
• Arranges transportation to facilitate the transition process.
• Assists the client to overcome potential barriers.
• Completes diagnostic assessments for enrollment in Housing First or Supportive Services Programs.
• Provides in-home therapy for participants in Housing Programs.
• Facilitates group services targeted on stabilizing housing and other barriers to stability.
• Coordinates with other treatment providers within the agency.

Skills

LSW/LPC

Education

MSW or equivalent degree

Tools

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Unison Health is seeking a licensed or licensing-track clinician to deliver direct therapeutic services to clients with mental illness and adjustment challenges under Housing First and related programs. The role involves group and individual therapy, diagnostic assessments, advocacy, and linkage to community supports.

The position emphasizes stabilization, budgeting support, benefits coordination, and in-home therapy, with a focus on helping clients maintain housing and access services.