Permanent Supportive Housing Therapist
22 days ago
Nashville
Job Description Job Title Permanent Supportive Housing Therapist Reports to: Director of Permanent Supportive Housing FLSA / WAGE Non-Exempt/$26.88-$29.02 per hour Original Date: January 2025 Revised: JOB SUMMARY This position is an advanced practitioner of therapeutic services in a Permanent Supportive Housing program that offers both Housing First and Sober Living options. The Permanent Supportive Housing Therapist will serve Park Center members on a recovery-oriented, housing-focused intensive case management (ICM) team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Value cultural competence and diversity, • Collaborate with staff, members, and the community to gain the perspectives of others having diverse opinions, abilities, values, beliefs, perspectives, and ethnic or cultural backgrounds., • Take deliberate steps to increase their own cultural competency by attending training, events, discussions, workshops, etc., • Member Support Duties:, • Engage members in their homes and in office locations utilizing a trauma lens and cultural humility to quickly establish trust and build rapport., • Partner with members to help them achieve goals around improving their mental health and substance use, • Provide individual therapy sessions for members with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and physical health issues. Use evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and harm reduction strategies., • Facilitate group therapy sessions focusing on topics such as trauma recovery, mental health management, addiction recovery, and coping with physical health issues., • Support PSH members by offering recovery focused services that address wellness of both mind and body., • Educate members about the connection between mental health, substance use, and physical health, providing tools to enhance overall wellness., • Empower members by teaching coping strategies, life skills, and relapse prevention skills., • Collaborate with members to develop personalized treatment plans that address mental health, substance use, and physical health needs., • Provide crisis intervention for members in acute distress, ensuring safety and immediate support., • Address mental health and substance use crises with sensitivity and a trauma-informed approach, coordinating with medical and social services teams as necessary., • Assist PSH members with developing interpersonal skills to connect with members of the community and expand their natural support system., • Complete, maintain, and review documentation for agency and funding requirements within all designated timeframes., • Lead recovery focused groups in PSH housing for members to attend., • Develop and provide resources to members based around recovery services., • Assist PSH members with developing interpersonal skills to connect with their housemates and neighbors, and to expand their natural support system, • Create, maintain, and review documentation for agency and funding requirements within all designated deadlines., • Public/Staff Relations:, • Communicate with internal and external partners to coordinate care and advocate for member needs., • Communicate regularly with the Permanent Supportive Housing team to meet member needs., • Build rapport and connections with community service providers to provide wrap around support and care to members in recovery., • Develop effective working relationships with human services organizations., • Program Development:, • Create and update departmental procedures in collaboration with PSH leadership., • Coordinate and meet with other programs and industry leaders for research and development., • Work closely with Recovery Support Coordinators, Program Managers and other service providers to ensure comprehensive, recovery focused care for members., • Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences to discuss member progress, challenges, and additional needs., • Other duties as member of the Permanent Supportive Housing team:, • Attend all staff and supervision meetings., • Assist with program events and outings., • Maintain schedule flexibility in the event of after-hours responsibilities., • Maintain good attendance and inform supervisor in advance of time off., • Complete Relias Learning courses by deadline., • Follow all Personnel Policies and uphold Park Center’s Code of Ethics., • Perform all other duties assigned. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree in social work (MSW), Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or a related field required., • Licensure in the state of Tennessee (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or similar) preferred, or working towards licensure., • At least 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services, preferably with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, substance use, and/or physical health concerns., • Experience working with trauma, substance use recovery, and/or co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred., • Knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices is a plus., • Able to demonstrate strong recovery support competencies and ethical behaviors., • Must have proven written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy., • Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License., • Must be able to show proof of personal automobile insurance. WORKING CONDITIONS • Modified remote work available for this position, shared workstation in office., • Able to operate with many distractions., • Routine office environment., • Able/willing to use vehicle to transport members., • Able/willing to operate a large van/bus to transport members. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form., • The ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain., • The ability to operate with many distractions. DIRECT REPORTS • This position has no direct reports. SCHEDULE • Monday – Friday 8:30 to 4:30 WORK LOCATION • Hybrid: field work in Nashville, TN, shared office space, remote office capability DISCLAIMER This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. Park Center reserves the right to revise or change job tasks and responsibilities.