Responsible for outreach contacts with homeless mentally ill individuals or homeless individuals that present with co-occurring disorders.
Completes P.A.T.H. Program Intakes with eligible consumers
Screens and provides psycho-social assessment of program participants
Provides advocacy for homeless consumers until discharged from the program
Develops linkage plan with goals, review and update of linkage plan as needed
Monitors consumer progress toward obtaining goals
Make referrals for housing, psychiatric evaluations, vocational services, Mobile Crisis Team, health care services, mental health center or mental health services or other services as deemed necessary
Provides assistance in obtaining income support
Conducts alcohol and drug screening for educational assessment and referral purposes
Maintains all documentation and keeps records current to include 90 Day P.A.T.H. Program Plan, TennCare eligibility, progress notes and case closures
Meets with P.A.T.H. Program Participants face to face by making shelter and treatment facility visits, as frequently as needed to foster stability and decline in program recidivism
Conducts life skills training, as needed
Provides assistance to link consumers to TennCare Partners
Participates in area homeless events and community partner and contract required meetings.
Others Duties as Assigned.

Education: BA/BS in Social Work, Psychology, or other Behavioral Science disciplines. Knowledge of homeless outreach programs preferred and the ability to conduct alcohol and drug education groups.

Experience: Experience with working with severely persistently mentally ill (SPMI) individuals or individuals with co-occurring disorders. Ability to work with minimal supervision, while demonstrating integrity and representing the agency within the community. Knowledge of community resources.