What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Professional position at Vetted Solutions?
The Licensed Mental Health Professional will be a key member of an innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) team dedicated to providing comprehensive care to homeless individuals living on the streets or subways.
- The multi-disciplinary team includes a leader, clinicians, care managers, and peer specialists, utilizing the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model.
- The role involves community outreach, assisting participants with housing transition, enhancing daily living skills, offering supportive counseling, and advocating against discrimination and healthcare disparities.
- Core principles include member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility, and a person-centered approach.
- Post-housing support continues for months to ensure stability and independence.
- This field-based position requires travel across three counties, periodic on-call duties, and flexible hours.
- Qualifications include a licensed master's degree in social work, counseling, nursing, or psychology; MSW candidates with plans for licensure are considered.
- Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible scheduling.
- Position based in Norwich, NY, requiring relocation before starting.