Mental Health Counselor - Outreach Services
Company: Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.
Location: Fulton
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Hybrid work from home position
with some in-person Flexible part-time or full-time opportunity (up
to 37.5 hours per week) Grade 17 Job Summary The Mental Health
Counselor - Outreach Services will provide trauma-informed,
wellness-focused support to individuals and families experiencing
homelessness. Provides early intervention and care management
services. Coordinates activities and events to promote community
engagement and support homeless individuals and families to rebuild
sustainable independence. This position will provide direct
services to people of all ages, according to OCO’s service delivery
standards in diverse locations, including street-based, OCO
offices, other agency offices, program sites, public places and the
homes of consumers. Independently provides early intervention and
care management services to homeless individuals. Carries out
duties in accordance with Agency and Program policies and
procedures. Key Responsibilities Provide crisis counseling,
advocacy, and solution-focused support to individuals in crisis or
with severe mental illness. Assist consumers in accessing community
services and monitor service provision. Develop assessments and
service plans using a strengths-based approach. Facilitate life
skills coaching, education, and support groups. Promote positive
relationships among participants, families, and communities.
Collaborate with community partners to implement joint protocols
and ensure compliance. Organize and participate in
community-building and empowerment events. Maintain accurate and
timely documentation of services and outcomes. Provide training to
staff and partners on specialized topics. Support direct service
staff through casework guidance and problem-solving. Represent the
agency in community settings and lead program-specific initiatives.
Participate in on-call crisis intervention and staff support as
needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be able to communicate effectively
orally and in writing. Must be comfortable providing direct
services on the street to homeless individuals, including
counseling supports Must be able to work independently and be
self-motivated, resourceful, organized and adaptable in carrying
out job duties. Must have the demonstrated ability to work with
others in a warm, non-judgmental manner and be a positive role
model Must be able to cooperatively plan with others and be
creative in planning. Must exhibit professionalism, good judgment
and flexibility. Must possess valid NYS Driver’s license and have
access to registered, reliable vehicle for travel and transporting
clients. Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry
out responsibilities of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LCSW,
LMSW, LMHC, RN, or Licensed Psychologist (active NYS license) and
one year experience working with homeless individuals. Click here
for more info about OCO's Services! Oswego County Opportunities,
Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.
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