Job Number: 25-11811

Job Summary: The Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) is a partnership between Integral Care, the Downtown Austin Community Court, the ATCEMS Community Health Paramedics, and the 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, and at partner homeless service agencies.

QMHP responsibilities with HOST include locating and engaging people experiencing homelessness; helping meet people's needs to reduce emergency department, psychiatric hospital, and criminal justice involvement; completing coordinated housing assessments; assisting with applications for housing, benefits, or vital documents; referrals to mental health or substance abuse services; assisting with scheduling appointments; providing transportation to appointments in HOST's vehicles as indicated; connecting clients with shelter; and assisting with basic needs such as food, water, and clothing. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, resourceful, persistent, and work well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

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:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Masters degree preferred.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience:

Preferred:

• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience working directly with people experiencing homelessness is preferred. 

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM.

Salary: $23.25 - $24.41 an hour based on education.

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
• 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. (PM16)

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