Outreach Licensed Therapist

Access Supports•Middletown, NY

12d

About The Position

This position brings behavioral health services directly into the community for individuals recently discharged from behavioral health hospitalizations, without access to remote technologies, or facing barriers to onsite engagement. The clinician provides individual, family, and group therapy using Evidence-Based Practices, with an emphasis on initial engagement and retention in care. Services are delivered in clients’ homes, shelters, and other accessible locations, often using telemedicine tools. The role maintains a clinical caseload and supports specialized programming, including first episode psychosis treatment. It also contributes to program development, quality improvement, and outcome tracking while collaborating across CCBHC sites in Middletown, Newburgh, and surrounding communities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly, with participation in weekend rotation hours as scheduled.

Requirements

New York State LMSW, LP-MHC, or MFT licensure.
Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
Experience with crisis intervention and working with diverse populations.
Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work.
Strong interpersonal engagement skills and ability to build rapport with diverse and underserved populations.
Flexibility and adaptability to provide care in changing and non-traditional settings.
Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with supervisors and team members.
Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care.
Comfort using technology and telehealth tools in a mobile setting.

Nice To Haves

LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT licensure.
Experience with substance use disorders; CASAC credential is a plus.
Experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Prior experience in mobile, home-based, or outreach-focused behavioral health programs.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group clinical therapy in community-based and home settings.
Engage and retain clients disconnected from traditional services, including individuals discharged from psychiatric hospitals.
Use telehealth technologies to support care delivery in the field.
Collaborate with peer advocates, case managers, medical providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Use Evidence-Based Practices to support individuals with behavioral health needs, including crisis intervention when necessary.
Maintain a clinical caseload and complete documentation accurately, promptly, and in compliance with requirements.
Support specialized programming, such as first episode psychosis treatment.
Participate in weekend rotation hours as scheduled.
Attend regular clinical supervision and ongoing training sessions.
Support and participate in program development, especially expansion of mobile and home-based services.
Use EMR and mobile documentation tools effectively in the field.
Assist with quality improvement efforts and outcome tracking.
Work collaboratively across CCBHC sites in Middletown, Newburgh, and surrounding communities.