Homeless Outreach Mental Health Practitioner

About the role

The Homeless Outreach Mental Health Practitioner will provide professional, quality program services to persons served by the PATH Homeless Services Team. The role involves working with team members to assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining an optimum quality of life, with an emphasis on those who are unsheltered and have a mental health and/or co-occurring diagnosis. The position focuses on directly providing services to help individuals achieve their goals and obtain housing.

This position works onsite at the RADIAS Health downtown Saint Paul office.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide PATH services (outreach, screening, case-management, re-engagement) to PATH eligible/enrolled clients, and assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising recovery/housing goals and plans in collaboration with clients.
• Maintain an active caseload of 15-20 clients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team consisting of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Professional/Practitioners, and Certified Peer Specialist.
• Identify candidates for the Section 811 and PHOP subsidy programs, complete the application process, and start the referral process to HSS. Engage in coordinated outreach efforts with RADIAS Health Section 811 team members and/or the Housing Navigation Team.
• Target outreach efforts to individuals experiencing homelessness with high acuity and complex needs.
• Ensure the voices of individuals with lived experience of homelessness are integrated into PATH program planning and outreach efforts by conducting Satisfaction Surveys.
• Provide daily community outreach and engage with people living in places not meant for human habitation, as well as in shelter settings and community drop-in locations.
• Engage in coordinated outreach efforts with RADIAS Health outreach staff and other community providers, which may occur during early morning or evening hours.
• Coordinate cases with other county or community agencies, including Intake, Mental Health Case Management, Adult Protection, Income Maintenance, Crisis Center, and community hospitals.
• Develop appropriate care plans with enrolled clients.
• Conduct initial assessments to determine the presence of mental illness, chemical dependency, or behavioral problems.
• Monitor clients who may decline active services but represent a potential danger to self or others, ensuring referral for emergency psychiatric or crisis intervention services as needed.
• Coordinate service provisions with other providers to ensure smooth, prompt, and consistent delivery of services.
• Refer urgent cases where there is risk of harm to self or others to the appropriate hospital emergency room and community crisis teams.
• Provide information, referral, and intervention strategies to de-escalate crises where there is no imminent risk of harm.
• Assess the need for hospitalization, crisis residence, or detox services.
• Provide client advocacy and information/referral to clients and agencies to ensure protection of civil rights and welfare.
• Refer cases to Adult Protection and Child Protection where there is evidence of neglect and/or abuse of vulnerable adults and/or children.
• Assist clients in obtaining needed legal and/or advocacy services.
• File all legally required reports with Vulnerable Adults, the Ombudsman, and Child Protection.
• Provide education to clients regarding the symptoms, course, and treatment of their illness.
• Transport clients in the community.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Participate actively in ongoing professional growth and development; maintain appropriate professional behavior and participate in supervision.
• Allow for flexibility in hours worked.

Physical Functions

• Type frequently.
• Drive frequently.
• Walk and hike frequently.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Lift 40 pounds or more.

Requirements

• 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness.
• Experience supporting persons experiencing homelessness.
• Must have a car, auto insurance, and a driver's license.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Preferred: Experience providing outreach services to persons experiencing homelessness and knowledge of services/resources in Ramsey County.

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $59,773 - $62,987.

Office Benefit Package (Parking/Remote Expenses): $180/month (subject to change).

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued PTO in the first year of employment.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) with employer contribution.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure fees.
• Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities.
• 403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Bereavement and paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being.
• Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart.
• Pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Casual dress code.