Mental Health Clinician

RiseWell Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 paid holidays

401K with Employer Match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Career Growth & Promotions

Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Ill)

Job summary

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full Time Social Worker to provide services at the Safe Options Support (SOS) –Team in Queens, NY. This role offers a chance to transform community healthcare in NYC by supporting homeless New Yorkers.

The Licensed Mental Health Professional will engage in field outreach, coordinate needs before and after housing, and provide counseling and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, mental health counseling, nursing or psychology, obtaining a license within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide services on the SOS team to street homeless or subway-dwelling individuals.
• Conduct field-based outreach on streets and subways to connect participants with resources.
• Coordinate participants' needs before and after housing placement to ensure stability.
• Offer supportive counselling and advocate for participants’ rights and healthcare access.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support client wellbeing and independence over several months.

Skills

Counselling

Community outreach

Advocacy

Flexible hours

Education

Master’s degree or higher in social work, mental health counseling, nursing or psychology

Job description

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Full Time Queens, NY, US

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full Time Social Worker to provide services at the Safe Options Support (SOS) –Team in Queens, NY.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is looking to transform community healthcare in NYC and making long lasting positive changes in the lives of homeless New Yorkers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Master’s degree or higher in social work, mental health counseling, nursing or psychology, obtaining a license within six months of employment.

Job Overview:
The Licensed Mental Health Professional will play a pivotal role on one of Governor’s newly launched innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) teams, that will provide comprehensive care to street homeless or subway dwelling individuals.

The multi-disciplinary SOS team will consist of a Team leader, Licensed Clinicians, Care Managers, a Registered Nurse, and a Peer Specialist. The team will support program participants in the community through the application of the highly acclaimed, Critical Time Intervention, evidence-based, model of care.

The Mental Health Clinician’s role will involve community outreach on the streets and subways, coordinating participants needs before and after their move from street to home, enhancing their daily living skills, providing supportive counselling, and advocating on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities. Member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility and person-centered core elements are essential to this team.

The SOS teams will continue to follow participants for several months after housing placement to ensure their stability, independence and wellbeing in their new community. The role will require field-based work, periodic on call coverage, and a willingness to work flexible hours.

We Offer a wide range of rewarding employment opportunities along with a generous benefits package. We offer the following to eligible Employees

• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Encourage Education Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities