Eliot’s Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Team Lead to join our PATH (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Team which offers a wide range of services, including outreach, case management, mental health treatment, housing assistance, and referrals to other resources for adults with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in the community while leading a team in addition to demonstrated knowledge of consumer recovery, homelessness, homeless services systems, pathways to housing, dual diagnosis and evidence based practices.

Responsibilities:

• Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs that are living in public places, drop in centers, meal sites and shelters.
• Provide overall clinical supervision, guidance and oversight of service delivery of the team supporting developing interventions and supervision of team members.
• Provide direct supervision to all staff both in the office and in the field. Teach and model clinical interventions, strength based strategies and ensure services are culturally competent.
• Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention and counseling, as well as concrete services such as providing warm clothing, blankets, and food to reduce risk of harm on the streets.
• Maintain a thorough, current knowledge of local public and private resources including housing, residential programs, and other community organizations. Maintain positive working relationships with representatives of these organizations.
• Provide consultation and training on topics related to mental health and co-occurring disorders for shelter staff, community service providers and other community linkages as needed.

Qualifications:

• Requires a clinical license: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC
• At least two years of experience in the field, one of which must be supervisory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of consumer recovery, homelessness, homeless services systems, pathways to housing, dual diagnosis and evidence based practices. 
• Must possess good leadership skills and the ability to provide clinical guidance and support to employees. 
• Experience supporting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respecting their preferences for treatment. 
• Must have a valid Massachusetts drivers license to provide flexible community based services

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm