Community Outreach Clinician
Community Outreach Clinician
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Location: Newburgh NY
Salary: $80000 annually
Hours - Tue to Sat 11 am to 7 pm
$5000 Pay to Stay Bonus
LMSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCSW
Under the guidance of the Director of the Safe Options Support (SOS) Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Team the Community Outreach Clinician plays a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness as they transition toward safe and stable housing. This position combines outreach supportive counseling advocacy and care coordination to help people access the services they need in a compassionate and respectful way.
As part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team the Community Outreach Clinician will engage individuals who are unhoused through outreach in the community. You will help build relationships and trust with people in unsheltered living situationssuch as encampments public spaces and emergency settingsusing a person-centered trauma-informed approach.
- Assisting individuals in accessing shelter and permanent housing
- Supporting the development of daily living skills and independence
- Providing accompaniment to appointments and services
- Advocating for equitable access to healthcare and other supports
- Helping build ongoing connections to trusted community resources
- Conduct community-based outreach to identify and engage individuals in need
- Assess participant strengths needs and goals through conversation and observation
- Utilize evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care
- Support individuals with housing applications interviews and move-in preparation
- Participate in hospital discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions
- Collaborate with community providers and service organizations
- Assist with transportation and appointment navigation
- Facilitate access to basic needs and supportive services
- Provide crisis support and emotional assistance as needed
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of services in electronic health records
- Licensed Masters degree (LMSW LMHC LMFT LCSW etc.) or RN with experience in behavioral health and/or substance use support
- Passion for helping individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Familiarity with Orange and/or Dutchess County resources is a plus
- Comfort working in community-based field-oriented settings
- Strong interpersonal skills: approachable respectful collaborative
- Drivers license
This is a community-based role that involves fieldwork throughout Orange and Dutchess Counties. The position requires schedule flexibility to meet program and participant needs. Team support and scheduling accommodations are in place to ensure work-life balance.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in peoples lives while working as part of a compassionate and mission-driven team. If you value dignity social justice and recovery-oriented care wed love to hear from you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
