Street Outreach Clinician / Therapist |Full-Time|

About the role

The Street Medicine Therapist at Heritage Health is responsible for providing confidential counseling, education, and support to individuals, families, and the community. The role promotes healthy lifestyles and choices while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Cookordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Cookordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
• Willingness to attend and participate in off-site meetings and/or seminars.
• Complete assessments.

Requirements

• LPC or LMSW License.
• Working knowledge of administrative procedure of a Federally funded community health center; computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communication within the organization; excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to pass an Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit enhanced background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet Idaho code for Qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional.
• Personal lived experience with homelessness (self, family, friends, or in professional settings).
• Experience working with vulnerable clients in crisis.
• Experience working with inter-disciplinary teams.
• Experience developing curriculum and/or running dynamic psychoeducation groups focused on addressing the needs of homeless populations.
• Experience developing comprehensive therapeutic programs that utilize interdisciplinary teams approach.
• Experience developing stakeholder engagement and developing working teams from a broad range of service providers.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required: Knowledge of industry standards and licensure rules and regulations. Participate in reciprocal feedback from counselors and clients. Previous experience in counseling. Adhere to code of ethics for licensed discipline. Knowledge of community resources and networking skills. Computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communication within the organization. Excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of evidence-based best practice therapeutic models.
• Role modeling, organizational, communication and guest-relation skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid employee coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid for 1x annual salary (optional coverage available for additional cost).
• Disability Insurance: Short-term disability insurance based on age & salary. 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Retail: 403 (b) plan: Heritage Health matches up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Paid Time Off Benefits: 120 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, 56 hours Extended Illness Bank (EIB) in your first year, 8 paid holidays for full-time employees, amounts are pro-rated for part-time employees who are .5 FTE or higher.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Enjoy free telehealth visits for healthcare, counseling, and health and wellness coaching for all employees and their immediate household members.

Pay

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Schedule

No weekends or holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.