Therapist/Lead - Homeless Outreach & Engagement Team - Tulsa Oklahoma

Company: Family & Childrens Services, Inc.
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posted On: 05/09/2024

Current Payrate $75,000-$81,000/yearPlus $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits!Retirement Savings Program with up to 6% Employer MatchLife Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramsStudent Loan Repayment Programs33 Paid Days Off 1st year!Company-Paid Professional Development and CEUsClinical Supervision for licensure providedPopulation served: 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.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesOutreach and engage individuals experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessnessField based services with transportation of clients using agency or personal vehicles, as appropriateWork with clients with active mental health symptoms and within their treatment preferencesMeet clients where they are in the community, including homeless shelters, private homes, or outdoors, promoting confidentiality in all settingsDemonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals living in substandard conditionsAssess and diagnose clients presenting for services to determine eligibility to CCBHC Homeless Outreach TeamRefer client to most appropriate outpatient program according to assessment and diagnostic results, within or outside CCBHCObtain consent for treatment from all responsible personsEstablish appropriate and productive therapeutic alliances with the client(s) and caretakers, as applicableComplete safety assessments to include risk of violence towards self and others. Complete safety plans and/or psychiatric advanced directives with clientsTherapeutic services include assessments, comprehensive case plans and reviews, individual and group therapy, as appropriateWork collaboratively with community partnersEmbed outreach and other services in alternate locations and with community providers to reduce barriers to accessProvide services in-person or via telehealth platformsGather and complete all CCBHC data metrics for homeless population servedProvide leadership to outreach and engagement teamCCBHC Model of CareFamily & 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 servicesExpanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clientsGreater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needsIncreased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.Drug-Free Workplace PolicyThis 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.EducationPreferredMasters or better in Clinical Psychology or related fieldMasters or better in Social Work or related fieldMasters or better in Counseling Psychology or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsRequiredDrivers LicenseLPC Under SupervisionLPCLMFT Under SupervisionLMFTLCSW Under SupervisionLCSWPreferredLADC Under SupervisionLADCEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) More...

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