Job Number: 26-11241

Job Summary: The Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) is a partnership between Integral Care, Austin Community Court, ATCEMS Community Health Paramedics, and Austin Police Department engaging in outreach services with people experiencing homelessness in downtown Austin. HOST provides services in the community wherever individuals experiencing homelessness may be found, including city streets, parks, churches, libraries, at partner homeless service agencies, and at pop-up events throughout the city.

LPHA responsibilities with HOST include assisting with emergency department, psychiatric, and criminal justice diversions; completing mental health assessments; facilitating admissions into crisis respite and/or ongoing mental health services; completing coordinated housing assessments; assisting with applications for housing, benefits, or vital documents; referrals to substance abuse services; assisting with scheduling appointments; providing transportation to appointments in HOST vehicles; connecting clients with shelter; assisting with basic needs such as food, water, and clothing; and providing coping skills training.

Ideal candidates will be adaptable, resourceful, and persistent. Experience working directly with people experiencing homelessness is preferred, but not required.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule. 

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in the Psychology/ Human Services field or similar.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• LPC, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, or LMFT.

Experience: 

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• At least two years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness

Hours: Full-time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 6:30AM - 2:30PM.

Salary: $74,297.27 - $94,721.12 based on years of licensure.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• 401(a) employer contribution retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker

LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker