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August 30, 2010

Title
DDOT Program Manager, Dual Disorder Diagnosis Treatment (DDOT) Team
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Denver, CO
Description
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDOT) Program Manager to provide clinical and daily supervision, scheduling, evaluating and managing of all clinical DDOT staff. This position is located at 2111 Champa Street, Denver, and reports to the Director of Mental Health. Employees of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless currently enjoy a rich benefits package that includes medical coverage that starts on the first day of employment, as well as a generous 403(b) retirement match.
Requirements
  • Master’s degree in psychology or social work, licensure as both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required; Certified Addictions Counselor, Level III (CAC III) strongly preferred.
  • Experience as a program manager strongly preferred.
  • Able to pass automobile insurance carrier’s motor vehicle record investigation.
Responsibilities
  • Provides one-on-one and group therapeutic support to program participants with co-occurring mental health and substance disorders.
  • Provides clinical and day to supervision of program staff.
  • Participates in the hiring, supervision and evaluation of staff on the DDOT. Meets several times weekly to coordinate services provided by this program.
  • Assists with identification of problems and with problem solving of client needs for mental health, substance treatment, goods, services, financial benefits and housing.
  • Assists clients with needs related to health, housing stability and acquiring and maintaining government benefits.
  • Acts as a liaison to Denver Health/Denver C.A.R.E.S. substance treatment services. Has access to the necessary databases and admissions systems to manage referrals of DDOT clients to Denver Health programs.
Contact
Please visit www.coloradocoalition.org/careers to apply for this position.

August 23, 2010

Title
Family or Internal Medicine Physician
CommUnityCare, Austin, Texas
Description
Please see this pdf for job details

August 18, 2010

Title
Resource Development and Marketing Coordinator
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Denver, CO
Description
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Resource Development and Marketing Coordinator to coordinate volunteer activities, external fundraising drives, addressing groups, as well as special projects that directly and indirectly bolster the fundraising efforts, specifically in the areas of volunteer development. Employees of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless currently enjoy a rich benefits package that includes medical coverage that starts on the first day of employment, as well as a generous 403(b) retirement match.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field required.
  • Two to four years of non-profit experience required, including volunteer and community outreach.
  • Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
  • Able to pass automobile insurance carrier’s motor vehicle record investigation.
Responsibilities
  • Recruits individual and group volunteers in support of resource development, clinical other Coalition programs.
  • Coordinates group and corporate volunteer opportunities.
  • Coordinates external fundraising drives.
  • Visits groups, speak off-site, maintain client/staff speaker’s bureau.
  • Provides back up staffing to Board and Board Committees.
  • Serves as United Way representative for presentations.
Contact
Please visit www.coloradocoalition.org/careers to apply for this position.

August 14, 2010

Title
Physician
Unity Health System, Rochester, New York
Description
*Provide compassionate, direct patient care in designated homeless shelters (office and exam room in the shelter); brand new outpatient clinic, and mobile medical unit.

*Full-time position.

*Clinical support is provided by a part time physician as well as midlevels (NPs).

*Supervise medical students rotating through the program.

*Very light call - requires availability to answer NP questions only; does not involve night-time calls.
Requirements
BC/BE in Family Medicine or Med-Peds.
New York State Medical License.
Other Information
Competitive benefits package including:
*generous vacation time
*CME *health/dental
*403(b)and pension plan
*life insurance
*malpractice with tail
Contact
Becky Jones, Physician Recruiter
email: bjones@unityhealth.org
phone: (585)723-7561 fax: (585)723-7180

July 21, 2010

Title
Attending physician
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Description
Internal Medicine physician needed to provide primary care to single homeless men in private homeless shelter in New York City.
Requirements
Board certified in Internal Medicine, current New York State license
Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Provides and manages direct patient care, including history and physical examinations, evaluation of laboratory and imaging data, diagnosis and treatment planning, and patient education/health promotion.
  • Supervises health care staff at the homeless shelter.
  • Provides brief psychiatric assessments, screening, referral, monitoring and treatment
  • Provides clinical guidance to nurse practitioners, on request.
  • Meets optimum patient encounter volume targets for the service site.
  • Provides HIV pre- and post-test counseling and rapid testing, consistent with applicable laws.
  • Provides testing (urine toxicology) for illicit drug use, consistent with applicable laws.
  • Document in the patient chart through up-to-date problem and medication lists, use of standard clinical forms, and concise, legible visit notes, which are timed/dated. Maintains complete and timely records.
  • Demonstrates integrity, cultural sensitivity, respect, and compassion toward patients, physicians, other staff, and peers.
  • Assures the dignity and rights of patients.
  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate to their clinical conditions.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with referring physicians and consultants.
  • Provides other primary care as needed.
Other Information
position open immediately
Contact
Jonathan Meyer Administrator, Division of General Internal Medicine
jonathan.meyer@mssm.edu

July 20, 2010

Title
Homeless Healthcare Clinical Social Worker
Community Health Center of Burlington, Burlington, Vermont
Description
The Community Health Center of Burlington (CHCB) is a well-established, innovative Federally Qualified Health Center located in Burlington, Vermont. For nearly 40 years, we have provided comprehensive high-quality health and human services to Vermonters from all walks of life. Our Mission is to improve the health of all within the communities we serve. Come join our 125 mission-minded and dedicated employee team! We offer an excellent employee benefits package ~ CHCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position qualifies for Educational Loan Repayment Programs under the National Health Service Corp!
Requirements
  • Masters Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.
  • Licensed as an independent clinical social worker in the State of Vermont.
  • Certification/Licensure in drug and alcohol counseling (or willingness to become licensed).
  • Knowledge of social work standards & ethics.
  • Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral, behavioral medicine and other evidence-based approaches.
  • Understanding of mind/body and Biopsychosocial implications of health, and transference/ countertransference.
  • Experience with addictions assessment and treatment.
  • Strong diagnosis, assessment, psychotherapy, case management and crisis intervention skills.
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse laws and regulations.
  • Strong written and verbal skills; good organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties: Provides therapy, case management, clinical and medical social work services to patients at CHCB's Safe Harbor Clinic as part of a medical team.
Conducts rapid assessment, diagnosis, provides brief counseling support and longer-term psychotherapy, medical case management, crisis interventions and behavioral medicine interventions.
Conducts social work consultations in order to assess mental health and substance abuse disorders and makes treatment recommendations.
Assists with accessing benefits and resources including health and disability insurance, WIC, transportation and other resources as needed.

This is a 34 hour per week position.
Other Information
provide competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. National Health Service Corp Educational Loan Repayment Funding available.
Contact
Send resume and cover letter to:
HR@CHCB.org
or FAX to (802) 860-4327

July 15, 2010

Title
Internal Medicine Physician
Northeast Valley Health Corporation, North Hollywood, CA
Description
NEVHC is a mission-driven innovative, Joint Commission-accredited community health center organization that seeks a board certified general Internist to work at our Homeless Health Center. The health center is located in a shelter. Internal Medicine Phsyicians who work for us have opportunities for professional growth through teaching, administrative leadership and participation in multi-disciplinary teams dedicated to practice improvement. We offer competitive salary and a great benefits package. Student Loan repayment program is available for part-time providers.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved medical school with an M.D. degree.
  • Successful completion of an approved internship and residency.
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice Current California State Physician and Surgeon's License and DEA license.
  • Eligible for hospital privileges in participating hospitals.
  • Certified by the Board of Medical Examiners Bilingual Spanish preferable
Responsibilities
Maintains responsibility for the medical services provided by the health care team. Examines, diag­noses and prescribes the treatment for patients. Maintains responsi­bility to assure that required health services are available to patients. Super­vises the care given by Nurse Practitioners and other team members. Has been certified by the Board of Medical Examiners.
Other Information
Per diem positions also available
Contact
Please email your CV and cover letter to SandraGutierrez@nevhc.org.
Any questions about this position please call
Vivian Sorrow (818)898-1388 x41626
or email Dr Baffigo at ursulabaffigo@nevhc.org.