Psychiatry
HOMELESS OUTREACH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Under the general supervision of the Director of Grants and Community Engagement. The Homeless Outreach Behavioral Health Specialist will provide quality and flexible behavioral health services to homeless individuals. The primary role is to identify unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities and through community referrals from behavioral health partners, hospitals, local law enforcement and municipalities and other social service agencies.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides quality and flexible behavioral health services to homeless individuals.
• Identifies unsheltered homeless individuals through direct street outreach activities and through community referrals from behavioral health partners, hospitals, local law enforcement and municipalities and other social service agencies.
• Provides direct and indirect services involving intensive case-management services including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing (a Bachelor’s Degree will be accepted), the Human Services, the Social Services or a related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of professional experience in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting.
REQUIRED LICENSE(S).
Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist.
A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.
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