Mental Health Clinician
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.
Responsibilities
- Community Outreach on the streets and subways
- Cooking and coordinating participants' needs before and after their move from street to home
- Enhancing daily living skills
- Providing supportive counseling
- Affording advocacy when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in social work, mental health counseling, nursing or psychology
- Obtaining a license within six months of employment
Qualifications
- Member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility and person-centered core elements are essential to this team
- Willingness to work flexible hours and occasional on-call coverage
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 13 paid Holidays
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM App Subscription
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness
Pay
We Offer a wide range of rewarding employment opportunities along with a generous benefits package.
Schedule
The role will require field-based work, periodic on call coverage, and a willingness to work flexible hours.
About the Role
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full Time Social Worker to provide services at the Safe Options Support (SOS) –Team in Brooklyn, 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.