Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Description

The Licensed Mental Health Professional will be a key member of a newly launched Safe Options Support (SOS) team providing comprehensive care to homeless individuals living on the streets or in subways.

The multidisciplinary team includes a leader, clinicians, care managers, and peer specialists, utilizing the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model.

Responsibilities include community outreach, coordinating needs during and after housing transition, enhancing daily living skills, offering supportive counseling, and advocating against discrimination and healthcare inequities. The role emphasizes member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility, and person-centered care.

Post-housing support continues for several months to ensure stability and independence. The position involves fieldwork, periodic on-call hours, and flexible scheduling.

This is an opportunity to impact community healthcare and improve lives in the Southern Tier. Requires a master’s license in social work, counseling, nursing, or psychology, with relevant experience or licensure plans. Travel across Chenango, Broome, and Otsego counties is expected. The role is full-time, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Relocation to Norwich, NY, is required before starting.