Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Mental Health Clinician will provide comprehensive, client-centered behavioral health services to single adults residing in a shelter setting who are experiencing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. This role focuses on stabilization, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented support, with the goal of helping clients improve their mental health, maintain sobriety or reduce harm, and work toward permanent housing and community integration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and substance use screenings for new clients.
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Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating both mental health and substance use goals.
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Provide ongoing individual counseling, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation, using evidence-based practices.
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Facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups on topics such as relapse prevention, coping skills, life skills, and mental wellness.
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Coordinate care with case managers, shelter staff, medical providers, and outside treatment programs to ensure comprehensive support.
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Utilize harm reduction principles while supporting clients in recovery and promoting safer use strategies where appropriate.
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency, city, and state regulations.
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Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and trainings to ensure quality service delivery.
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Advocate for clients’ needs and assist with referrals to higher levels of care, outpatient programs, detox, or residential treatment as needed.
Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent licensure preferred).
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Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, preferably in a shelter or similar setting.
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Knowledge of harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices.
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Strong crisis intervention, engagement, and de-escalation skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Work Environment:
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Shelter-based setting serving single adult clients with diverse backgrounds.
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May require occasional evening or weekend coverage.
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Position involves working with individuals in crisis or experiencing unstable circumstances.
Company DescriptionThe Bachrach Group LTD. (TBG) has been building better workforces with extraordinary talent based on specific functional experience, one position at a time, for nearly 50 years. Our commitment to sourcing top-notch talent has made us national leaders in both staffing and executive search.
Company Description
The Bachrach Group LTD. (TBG) has been building better workforces with extraordinary talent based on specific functional experience, one position at a time, for nearly 50 years. Our commitment to sourcing top-notch talent has made us national leaders in both staffing and executive search.