What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Professional position at Medfamily Wellcare Center?
The Licensed Mental Health Professional will join an innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) team providing comprehensive care to street homeless and subway-dwelling individuals in the community.
- Work involves street outreach, coordinating needs pre- and post-housing, enhancing daily living skills, offering supportive counseling, and advocating for clients facing discrimination or healthcare barriers.
- Utilizes a person-centered, harm reduction approach with a focus on member choice and non-coercion.
- Supports clients for months after housing placement to promote stability and independence.
- Requires fieldwork, periodic on-call hours, and flexible scheduling.
- Minimum qualifications include a licensed master’s degree in social work, counseling, nursing, or psychology; MSW candidates with plans for licensure are considered.
- Travel within Chenango, Broome, and Otsego counties is required.
Salary : $32 - $34