SASH - Clinician

Job Location: Bennington, VT

Education Level Master Degree

Job Category: Position Requires Credentialing

Description:

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Located at SASH affordable housing site (s) and an active member of the SASH team including the SASH Coordinator and Wellness Nurse (RN), the Clinician provides whole-person care coordination and support targeted to individual participants as well as the SASH population as a whole.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 0 DIRECT SERVICE:

• Direct individual therapeutic support provided in-person, by phone and through telehealth including individual, couples and family therapy, and other psychosocial support.
• Assessment, screening, and triage services to help identify unaddressed needs and to assist individuals in connecting to clinician and/or other community resources and providers.
• Group-based programs on topics relating to mental health, substance use, aging, and other emotional needs.
• Additional Direct Services may include Conflict mediation sessions; Support with completing Advance Directives and obtaining DNR/COLSTs; Support with housing retention.

1. 0 CARE COORINATION:

• Care coordination to include regular consulting meetings with embedded SASH staff, monthly SASH team meetings, and outreach to primary care, psychiatric, and other community partners and service providers.

1. 0 CONSULTATION AND TRAINING:

• Provide training and consultation to SASH Coordinators and Wellness Nurses addressing challenges confronted by SASH participants with mental illness, substance misuse and other social, behavioral, or emotional concerns.
• Develop and present trainings and workshops to UCS or SASH staff or to other populations as identified by the team.
• Other needs as identified by staff, residents or through direct observation of need.

1. 0 ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Utilize SASH data management system (s) in order to collect and present outcome data for the program.
• Accurately completes timesheets and expense reimbursements on a timely basis.
• Performs other administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or closely related field.
• Licensed OR on the roster of Non-licensed Non-certified Psychotherapists in Vermont.
• Valid Driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.

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