Praxis Housing Initiatives, Inc. - Supportive Housing
Over the years, Praxis has placed/referred thousands of its clients into independent Housing or Permanent Supportive Housing Programs. Praxis between 2014 and 2017 opened 2 Supportive programs in the Bronx, one in White Plains Road and at Loring Place North in the Bronx. Praxis is looking for a Licensed Behavioral Health Specialist to provide mental health evaluations and recommendations.
The position requires a minimum of 5 years experience with chronically homeless persons living with HIV+ and histories of chemical dependencies and mental illness.
Job Summary;
- Working experience with homeless persons, both individual and family units with special needs, HIV Addiction, MICA and Domestic Violence.
- Requirements, conduct pre-intake mental health evaluations and recommendations.
- Schedule follow sessions with clients as needed.
- Document all clinical findings.
- Co-facilitate case conferences.
- Crisis intervention.
- Monitor, follow up mental health treatment adherence.
- Sign off on all clinical service plan developments.
- Provide clinical supervision to case management team.
- Perform other duties as required by program.
Qualifications:
- Education: A valid NYS License to provide behavioral health services, LMHC, LMSW or LCSW. CASAC a plus.
- Prior experience conducting psycho-social assessments including the development of person center service plans. Familiarity with Harm Reduction Practice
- Prior experience working with chronic homeless persons with HIV/AIDS many of which have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Strong behavioral interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of NYS Mental Health screening toll MHSF III, preferred.
- Excellent Communication, listener, therapeutic skills
- Knowledge of electronic case management systems (Foothold Awards a plus)
- Fluency in Spanish a plus.
Benefits;
- Health Insurance, Dental and Vision
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick Time
- 403B retirement fund
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- relevant: 3 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- LMHC, LMSW or LCSW (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
