Street Outreach Clinician — Engagement & Crisis Support

Integrity House; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Integrity House in Newark is seeking a Clinician for Street Outreach and Engagement to assess behavioral health needs, provide crisis intervention, and coordinate care with partners. The role emphasizes trauma‑informed approaches and warm handoffs to services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and NJ licensure is preferred. Full‑time or part‑time schedules are available, with a focus on recovery and community support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• 1+ year of experience with homelessness, substance use or mental health needs.
• Licensure in NJ (LSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC/LCADC preferred) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and determine appropriate interventions.
• Assess crises and determine need for emergency or crisis services.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and motivational interviewing.
• Collaborate with outreach and medical teams to plan services.
• Develop individualized service recommendations and coordinate care.
• Facilitate referrals and warm handoffs to services.
• Document in HMIS and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Behavioral health assessments

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Motivational Interviewing

Documentation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

HMIS

Job description

Integrity House in Newark is seeking a Clinician for Street Outreach and Engagement to assess behavioral health needs, provide crisis intervention, and coordinate care with partners. The role emphasizes trauma‑informed approaches and warm handoffs to services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and NJ licensure is preferred. Full‑time or part‑time schedules are available, with a focus on recovery and community support.