Experience managing and supervising program staff in a community mental health setting; • Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders;• Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff;• Knowledge of techniques for identifying, assessing, and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management and de-escalation techniques; • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual recipients;• Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports;• Computer proficiency in Health Information Technology and Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. SCOPE OF ROLE:A wonderful opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to assume a leadership role on one of Governor’s newly launched innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) teams, that will provide comprehensive care to street homeless or subway dwelling individuals.