Therapist, Homeless Outreach

Therapist, Homeless Outreach

Family & Children's Services

$82K+ annual salary for licensed Therapists/Counselors with $8K first year bonus!

$72K+/year with an $5K first year bonus!

• 75% employer-paid medical premiums
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life Insurance, short & long term disability benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Student Loan repayment programs
• 34 Paid days off 1st year!
• Agency-Paid professional development and CEUs
• Clinical Supervision for licensure provided

Population served
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Adult clients, age 18 and older, that are diagnosed with a severe mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder, who are also experiencing homelessness.

• Outreach and engage individuals experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness
• Field based services with transportation of clients using agency or personal vehicles, as appropriate
• Work with clients with active mental health symptoms and within their treatment preferences
• Meet clients where they are in the community, including homeless shelters, private homes, or outdoors, promoting confidentiality in all settings
• Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals living in substandard conditions
• Assess and diagnose clients presenting for services to determine eligibility to CCBHC Homeless Outreach Team
• Refer client to most appropriate outpatient program according to assessment and diagnostic results, within or outside CCBHC
• Obtain consent for treatment from all responsible persons
• Establish appropriate and productive therapeutic alliances with the client(s) and caretakers, as applicable
• Complete safety assessments to include risk of violence towards self and others. Complete safety plans and/or psychiatric advanced directives with clients
• Therapeutic services include assessments, comprehensive case plans and reviews, individual and group therapy, as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with community partners
• Embed outreach and other services in alternate locations and with community providers to reduce barriers to access
• Provide services in-person or via telehealth platforms
  
  Gather and complete all CCBHC data metrics for homeless population served
• Provide leadership to outreach and engagement team

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

• Increased access to care and crisis services
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
• Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

• Masters or better in Clinical Psychology or related field.
• Masters or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.
• Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

• Drivers License
• LPC Under Supervision
• LPC
• LMFT Under Supervision
• LMFT
• LCSW Under Supervision
• LCSW

Associate

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care, Hospitals and Health Care, and Individual and Family Services