Street Outreach Clinician / Therapist

Street Medicine Therapist

We are North Idaho's premier provider of integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Our amazing care teams deliver world-class healthcare utilizing a patient-directed, community-focused approach. Providing high quality, affordable healthcare from the heart is our passion. Our mission is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change, and extends life for our patients and our community.

Job Description

• Provide confidential counseling, education, and support to individuals, families, and the community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.
• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
• Attend and participate in off-site meetings and/or seminars.
• Complete assessments.
• Provide a wide range of social work services, i.e., direct counseling services, resource management, etc., in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based best practice therapeutic models.
• Role modeling, organizational, communication, and guest-relation skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: LPC or LMSW.
• Working knowledge of administrative procedures of a Federally funded community health center; computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communication within the organization; excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to pass an Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit enhanced background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to meet Idaho code for Qualified Substance Use Disorder Professional.
• Personal lived experience with homelessness (self, family, friends, or in professional settings).
• Experience working with vulnerable clients in crisis.
• Experience working with inter-disciplinary teams.
• Experience developing curriculum and/or running dynamic psychoeducation groups focused on addressing the needs of homeless populations.
• Experience developing comprehensive therapeutic programs that utilize an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Experience developing stakeholder engagement and developing working teams from a broad range of service providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of industry standards and licensure rules and regulations.
• Participate in reciprocal feedback from counselors and clients.
• Previous experience in counseling.
• Adhere to code of ethics for licensed discipline.
• Knowledge of community resources and networking skills.
• Computer skills necessary to maintain client charts and communication within the organization.
• Excellent communication skills.