Clinician (Emergency Homeless Shelter)

Job Description

Job Description

Clinician (Emergency Homeless Shelter)

Family Service Association of Bucks County
Levittown, PA | Full-Time | $50,000–$72,000 annually (based on licensure and professional experience)

At Family Service Association of Bucks County, we are always seeking compassionate and qualified individuals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. Each year, we assist nearly 30,000 individuals in overcoming a wide range of challenges—from substance use and mental health issues to homelessness.

If you have a passion for helping people and want to be part of a team that listens, cares, and provides support every day, we invite you to explore this career opportunity as an Emergency Homeless Shelter Clinician.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work-Life Balance: Regular weekday hours, flexibility for client needs, 12 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick leave to recharge and care for yourself and your loved ones.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with employer match and discretionary employer contributions.
• Professional Growth: Clinical supervision, continuing education, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Support: Access to the Employee Life Assistance Program for mental health, legal, financial, and personal guidance.
• Perks and Discounts: LifeMart program savings on electronics, wellness, travel, childcare, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete intake assessments for all shelter guests (clients).

• Develop individualized treatment plans with clients to address goals during and after their shelter stay.

• Provide counseling and therapeutic support, recognizing the trauma associated with homelessness.

• Partner with the Street Medicine Team to provide mental health services to unsheltered clients as needed.

• Spend time in shared shelter spaces to observe, assess, and build rapport with guests.

• Document assessments, sessions, and outcomes accurately in the Credible electronic health record system.

• Track and report outcome measures for program evaluation and quality improvement.

• Provide follow-up services after client discharge to ensure continuity of mental health care.

• Collaborate with shelter staff and community partners to support clients’ mental wellness and housing stability.

• Apply trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches in all client interactions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related human services/health field.
• Licensed or unlicensed clinicians welcome ( LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC ).
• Completion of a counseling internship, preferably serving clients with similar needs or characteristics to the shelter population.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
• Experience or comfort working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring mental health challenges.
• Ability to conduct mental health screenings, collect data, and report outcomes.
• Comfortable providing counseling to individuals, families, and groups of all ages.
• Skilled in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Familiarity with documentation standards and electronic health records (Credible preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Commitment to Inclusion

Family Service Association of Bucks County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure all employees can perform the essential functions of their roles.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department at (215) 757-6916.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to listening, caring, and supporting our clients every day!