Qureos Mentor

Housing Works

<div><div><div><div>Overview: The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, promoting preventive care, and fostering strong patient relationships.

Salary Range: $140,000-$150,000 annually commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:
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<li>Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate; identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment; provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates the effectiveness of the interventions prescribed.
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<li>Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral course when indicated.
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<li>Performs or orders laboratory tests and interprets the results as part of the health management. Reports communicable disease in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Department as per health center protocol.
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<li>Orders medications.
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<li>Follows established treatment guidelines as indicated by Health Center protocols.
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<li>Conducts health teaching and counseling during the medical encounter, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
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<li>Completes the client&rsquo;s clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the applicable policies and procedures of the health center
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<li>Understands the medical emergency procedures and is familiar with the location of the emergency kit/supplies in all clinic settings.
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<li>Participates in quality improvement/assurance activities.
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<li>Participates in continuing medical education activities to enhance professionalism and to ensure quality of care.
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<li>Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
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<li>Works collaboratively with all members of the health center to build a supportive team.
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<li>Applies infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and Procedures.
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<li>Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality.
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</ul></div><div><div>Job Requirements:</div>
<div><ul><li>Licensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner.</li>
<li>Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.</li>
<li>2 to 4 years of experience as a Nurse practitioner</li>
<li>Experience and knowledge of HIV/AIDS primary care preferred.</li>
<li>Experience and knowledge of managing clients with substance abuse preferred.</li>
<li>Previous experience with an electronic health record, preferred</li>
<li>Visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform medical procedures as indicated</li>
<li>Auditory acuity to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patients</li>
<li>Maintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensure</li>
<li>Maintains CPR certifications</li>
<li>Maintains Infection Control certification.</li>
<li>Maintains DEA registration.</li>
<li>Certified by ANCC or AANP</li>
<li>Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Preference for individuals with experiencing working in a community-based setting, particularly with patients who are LGTBQIA+, and/or have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health challenges</li>
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Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources. Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at recruitment@housingworks.org

Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State&rsquo;s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org 
 
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. 
 
Benefits: 
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. 
 
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 


This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works&rsquo; New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (&ldquo;RWDSU&rdquo;). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a &ldquo;CBA&rdquo;) between Housing Works and the RWDSU</div></div></div></div></div>

Nurse Practitioner

<div>Compensation Range: $55,000 - $78,000 yearly commensurate with experience and credentialling

Benefits:
 
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. 


Overview:

This is a grant funded position with our MOCJ (Mayors Office of Criminal Justice) Hotels for the provision of therapeutic services to the formerly incarcerated population in a transition housing setting.

Housing Works is seeking an experienced Substance Use Counselor (CASAC and/or LMSW) to provide on-site, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction&ndash;oriented services to justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration to the community. The counselor will deliver integrated substance use and mental health (dual diagnosis) treatment, with a strong focus on re-entry stabilization, engagement, and continuity of care. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments of substance use, mental health symptoms, and re-entry&ndash;related risk factors; providing individual and group counseling; supporting crisis intervention; and collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team of medical, behavioral health, and re-entry service providers.

A central focus of this position is increasing clinical, behavioral, and psychosocial stability in support of residents&rsquo; readiness to transition from this transitional site to their next permanent or longer-term housing placement. The counselor will play a critical role in supporting residents during high-risk transition periods (e.g., recent release from incarceration, hospitalization, detoxification), promoting safety, stability, and successful community reintegration. The facility operates 365 days on a 24-hour basis daily, including evening and weekend hours, work on holidays (some positions will require non-traditional work hours 


Responsibilities:
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<li>Clinical Services &amp; Support:
<ul><li>Provide individual counseling focused on substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, utilizing evidence-informed, trauma-responsive, and culturally responsive approaches.</li>
<li>Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups addressing substance use, mental health symptoms, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, coping skills, and re-entry&ndash;related challenges (e.g., adjustment to community living, supervision stressors, stigma).</li>
<li>Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial and substance use assessments, including evaluation of re-entry risks, legal involvement, and barriers to care.</li>
<li>Deliver crisis intervention services related to substance use, mental health decompensation, trauma responses, or behavioral concerns; consult with supervisors and complete required incident documentation.</li>
</ul></li><li>Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment:
<ul><li>Develop and implement integrated treatment plans, in conjunction with the Case Managers, that address both substance use and mental health needs in collaboration with interdisciplinary providers.</li>
<li>Support residents with co-occurring disorders through coordinated care and conferencing with psychiatry, psychotherapy, primary care, and case management.</li>
<li>Utilize a harm reduction framework, meeting clients where they are and supporting safer use, stabilization, and self-determined goals.</li>
</ul></li><li>Care Coordination &amp; Systems Navigation:
<ul><li>Coordinate referrals and linkages to detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), mental health services, and recovery supports.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal and external partners, including re-entry programs, medical providers, and behavioral health teams, to support continuity of care.</li>
<li>Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings, particularly during periods of elevated risk (e.g., recent release from incarceration, hospital discharge, relapse, psychiatric crisis).</li>
</ul></li><li>Documentation, Compliance &amp; Team Participation:
<ul><li>Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with HIPAA, MOCJ, and Housing Works standards.</li>
<li>Participate in program meetings, supervision, trainings, and quality assurance activities.</li>
<li>Communicate proactively with team members to ensure resident safety, engagement, and treatment continuity.</li>
<li>All documentation and case notes are to be completed within 48 hours of interaction.</li>
</ul></li><li>Other duties as assigned Other Functions:
<ul><li>Attend weekly team meetings Partakes of one-hour weekly supervision and maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor.</li>
<li>Participate in on-going training and/or certifications as per requirements.</li>
<li>The LMSW will have access to PHI during the course of their work activities. Incumbent will use this information to provide psychiatric therapy as needed in compliance with all regulations and guidelines relative to established plan of care. ALL HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines must be maintained and kept at all times.</li>
<li>Attendance of in-service trainings required.</li></ul></li> 
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Requirements:

Required:
<ul>
<li>CASAC certification and/or LMSW required.</li>
<li>LMSW must be from an accredited institution of higher learning with current NYS licensure or possess a permit from the New York State Education Department.</li>
<li>Minimum of Associate&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution.</li>
<li>At least one year of experience providing substance use counseling; experience with co-occurring mental health disorders strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working with justice-involved populations, individuals re-entering the community after incarceration, or populations with complex psychosocial needs.</li>
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Preferred:
<ul>
<li>Two or more years of experience providing services to individuals with substance use disorders, serious mental illness, and/or HIV/AIDS.</li>
<li>Experience working with justice-involved populations, individuals recently released from incarceration, or residents in transitional or supportive housing.</li>
<li>Experience in harm reduction, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed care settings.</li>
<li>Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.</li>
<li>Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Bi-lingual Spanish preferred</li></ul> 


Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at recruitment@housingworks.org

Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State&rsquo;s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org 
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 
This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works&rsquo; New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (&ldquo;RWDSU&rdquo;). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a &ldquo;CBA&rdquo;) between Housing Works and the RWDSU</div>

Substance Use Counselor

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