Outreach & supportive housing mental health specialist | Burlington, VT

contribution to our team. It is the policy of Pathways Vermont that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, age, interaction, marital status, interactionual orientation, gender identification, or disability.

Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color. The Company: Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency that believes

in transforming the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and other life challenges and permanently ending homelessness. Pathways offers a great benefits package including dental, health and vision insurance, generous paid time off and paid holidays.

The Role: We are looking for a master’s level therapist to join our new team supporting Vermonters experiencing homelessness to find permanent housing and access community resources. Vermont has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of people who are unhoused throughout the state. Individuals and households who struggle with mental health challenges and/or mental health and substance use challenges will be assisted by Pathways’

Outreach team to access housing as quickly as possible. This role will provide clinical backssments to individuals throughout the state allowing them to access resources.

The therapist will help facilitate a non-traditional, innovative and comprehensive system of mental health outreach, education, referrals and treatment and will provide brief counseling on an as needed basis depending on final scope of role. Program: Pathways Vermont Rural Outreach Program Job Title: Mental Health and Outreach Specialist Supervisor: Program Manager Location: Vermont, statewide Schedule: M-F between 8-5Status: Full-time (35-40 hours/week) Compensation: $25-35/hour + $2000 Hiring Bonus Available Hiring bonus available after successful completion of 60 day introductory period Job Responsibilities: Conduct mental health and substance use backssments in-person and over the phone to determine program eligibility and appropriate service course for persons experiencing homelessness in Vermont Provide education and guidance to team members and participants regarding therapeutic treatments and options for community-based counseling services Occasionally provide short-term counseling and/or therapeutic support services to participants while assisting with connections to permanent supports, depending on final scope of role Engage in assertive outreach, service coordination, advocacy, and other supports for program participants Practice Critical Time Intervention, harm reduction, Intentional Peer Support, SOAR, active engagement and other best practices for supporting persons experiencing homelessness Participate in outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious mental health challenges or co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges Document service provision in electronic database including screening data, progress notes, incident reports, document collection, institutionalization record, etc.

Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other documentation requirements Facilitate participant driven referrals to community providers including inpatient treatment, intensive out-patient, peer respite, other therapists, etc. Participate in care coordination with institutional settings including hospitals, respite services and incarceration facilities Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Licensed in the state of Vermont as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, etc. Qualified to diagnose mental health and substance use disorders, SMI and COD, using the ICD-10Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with disabilities and persons experiencing extreme challenges Demonstrated knowledge of therapy and counseling supports for persons with SMI and/or CODStrong communication, writing, and computer skills, experience with electronic health record preferred Excellent interpersonal skills, sound knowledge of supportive counseling skills and the ability to form relationships with individuals who have experienced marginalization Knowledge of concurrent disorders and experience with harm reduction strategies and the continuum of addiction services Drivers License and vehicle required Flexible schedule and travel occasionally statewide may be required - can be negotiated Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Ability to ascend and descend stairs and/or hills, slopes, etc.

occasionally required for connecting with service recipients in the community or in places where they are staying Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing and lifting of arms to participate in engagement and other activities with participants Frequently meeting with persons in various community settings and locations including visiting different businesses, offices, libraries, ad hoc campsites, etc.

Occasional walking around the community to participate in activities with participants such as collecting paperwork or attending appointments Regular operation of a computer and other office machinery including frequent typing Frequent talking and listening in participation of exchanging ideas through spoken word and occasional receipt and giving of detailed information through oral communication Extensive reading responsibilities Rarely lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds (i.

e. assisting participants with groceries) Frequent exposure to outside environmental conditions (all seasons) in connecting with service recipients in the community Occasional exposure to high levels of noise Full Time Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance Long Term Disability/Life Insurance Paid Time Off (accrual of 210 hours per year to start)All-Staff days off 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Longevity Recognition Rewards If you are interested, include a cover letter and resume with your application.

We are also interested in learning more about our applicants and community, let us know how you heard about Pathways in your cover letter. PIed30b3cc0c2c-31181-33432047For more details: jobs-search. org/outreach_burlington-c449181/outreach-supportive-housing-mental-health-specialist-burlington_i1966536564