Behavioral Health Specialist

Who We Are 

The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years. We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-first-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community. We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community. 

Job Summary 

The Behavioral Health Specialist will provide clinical services to families and individuals living at Palmer Court. The Behavioral Health Specialist will work as part of an integrated care team to provide crisis intervention and will assist individuals and families in addressing behavioral health concerns with the aim of achieving stability in housing, becoming more self-sufficient and improving quality of life. 

*Free clinical supervision provided for employees working toward clinical licensure

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, so please still apply 

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 

Positions

1

Location

Palmer Court

Reports to

Directors of Supportive Housing Services

Position Status

Full-Time

Shift

Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Grade, Starting Rate

Grade 12, $32.28/HR

FLSA Status

Exempt

EEO Class

Professionals

Crisis Intervention 

• Provide comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families currently living at Palmer Court, focusing specifically on identifying and supporting solutions to housing stability.  
• Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and other crisis-driven services as needed, including assisting with debriefing conversations with other employees and clients when relevant. 
• Keep records, therapy notes, and statistical data as required and participate in research and/or special projects as needed.    
• Assess residents' barriers to self-sufficiency and develop problem-solving skills with the resident.    
• Assist residents in developing goals that will help them overcome issues leading to housing instability.  
• Form relationships with individuals and families dealing with mental health and substance use disorders, provide psychotherapy, and participate in a variety of advocacy and case management duties 
• Maintain a caseload of highly vulnerable residents, identified through a variety of factors that are regularly assessed. 
• Assess urgent and high-risk clinical situations and make appropriate interventions.   
• Assess the need of therapeutic groups and implement as needed.  

Team Collaboration 

• Collaborate with members of the Case Management and Property Management teams.  
• Manage partnerships with community behavioral health providers.   
• Attend weekly staff/staffing meetings and other meetings as assigned.   

• Work with community partners to coordinate long-term services for residents once they have stabilized. 
•  Assist in providing coaching opportunities and increasing awareness of mental and behavioral health barriers with other teams.   
• May join other team members to see patients in the hospital, visit them while incarcerated, and search for them in the community when needed.  

Promoting Best Practice 

• Demonstrates awareness and desire to understand diverse populations 
• Ability to contribute to the Agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse Ethnic and Cultural Heritages
• Willingness to understand that housing first, harm reduction, and low barrier access to resources is best practice and essential to our mission at The Road Home. 
• Ability to set and maintain good boundaries, using Trauma-Informed Care as a guideline 

*Other duties as assigned 

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.  

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Requirements

Education and Experience 

• Master's Degree graduate in a mental health discipline from an accredited university.  
• L.C.S.W. or equivalent preferred but will provide supervision for a C.S.W. working on licensure.  
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the mental health/substance use treatment field.  
• Experience with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred.   

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.  
• Willing to be a proactive member of a dynamic and cohesive team.  
• Ability to perform duties with flexibility, openness, and empathy.  

• Understanding of and strong belief in the Housing First model.  
• Able to communicate effectively and handle difficult situations with professionalism, compassion and from a Trauma-Informed Care perspective.  
• Ability to accept direction from Supervisor.  
• Ability to work independently and make sound, Trauma-Informed decisions.  
• Excellent organizational skills and strong computer skills.  
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable on the agency auto policy.  
• Self-starter and self-directed.  
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations. Ability to contribute to the agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.   

Physical and Equipment Requirements 

• Ability to lift 15 pounds  
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for at least an hour at a time  
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle  

Benefits

The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Road Home will be requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 effective Jan 4, 2022.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is essential to The Road Home’s mission of helping people experiencing homelessness move back into housing. We know that having a more diverse team makes our organization stronger and leads to better experiences and outcomes for the people in our programs.

The Road Home is a 501c3 non-profit social services agency whose mission is to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community.
Come be part of the solution.
We have a robust, reasonably priced, and inclusive benefits plan for full and part-time employees (25-40 hours/week)

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• HSA, FSA, HRA (We reimburse part of your deductible!)
• Retirement Plan (403B with TRH contribution and match)
• FREE Life Insurance for employees
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 12 Public Holidays)
• One Floating Holiday Per Year
• Free Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Training & Development
• Tuition Assistance for a wide variety of classes!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying agency