Mental Health Clinician Per-Diem at Sanctuary Runaway Homeless Youth program ( Sanctuary )

Position Overview:    The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) is responsible for providing the clinical support on a Per Diem basis for high-risk cases within the Sanctuary Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY) program. The MHC will also provide service to youth and families in the community who contact Sanctuary via Hotline and the Street Outreach Program (SOP). Services will be provided in-person (at The Sanctuary or in home), and/or virtually, with a goal to de-escalate crises, develop stabilization strategies for youth/family, and prevent future crisis. MHC hours served will be a combination of established “office hours” on-site at the Sanctuary, and scheduled home visits (in-person and virtual).The Mental Health Clinician shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the program Social Worker and administrative team, supporting and conducting the therapeutic interventions to best serve the population. The MHC is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The MHC is required to function as part of an interdisciplinary team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

Position Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). One (1) year documented relevant job or internship experience preferred. Ability to function successfully on interdisciplinary treatment team. Driver’s license. Excellent written and verbal skills including ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.