D151 - Residential Support - Housing Specialist, PSH
River Edge Behavioral Health, Macon, Georgia, us, 31297
D151 - Residential Support - Housing Specialist, PSH
175 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217, USA Job Description
Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. Company Overview: At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more. Position Summary: River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Team Lead for our Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program, overseeing more than 200 PSH units funded through the Georgia Finance Housing Authority (GFHA). This position provides leadership over daily operations and supportive services while integrating evidence-based, trauma-informed, non-clinical case management for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness who may have mental and/or physical health needs. Under the direction of the PSH Program Manager, the Team Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining a strong housing-focused service model that promotes stability, engagement, and long-term housing retention. Location/Schedule:
175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA – Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Coordinated Entry System (CES) regarding PSH placement updates. Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of community resources and provide appropriate referrals to clients. Generate and submit monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports to management and funders. Monitor program outcomes and prepare reports to meet grant and agency requirements. Recommend strategies to ensure program goals and performance outcomes are achieved. Conduct staff training on homeless service models, including Housing First, Harm Reduction, HUD Section 811, and Supportive Services. Prepare and execute Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts with landlords/owners. Review and process landlord-initiated rent increases or decreases. Educate landlords and property owners on program requirements, Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and applicable River Edge, local, state, and federal policies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in psychology (Required) Minimum of two (2) years of experience in housing management and housing policy (Required) Experience working with one or more of the following programs: HUD, ESG, CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, or PSH Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed budgetary and statistical reports Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts Short and long-term disability coverage 11 Paid holidays Voluntary Life Insurance If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
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175 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217, USA Job Description
Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. Company Overview: At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more. Position Summary: River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Team Lead for our Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program, overseeing more than 200 PSH units funded through the Georgia Finance Housing Authority (GFHA). This position provides leadership over daily operations and supportive services while integrating evidence-based, trauma-informed, non-clinical case management for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness who may have mental and/or physical health needs. Under the direction of the PSH Program Manager, the Team Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining a strong housing-focused service model that promotes stability, engagement, and long-term housing retention. Location/Schedule:
175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA – Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Coordinated Entry System (CES) regarding PSH placement updates. Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of community resources and provide appropriate referrals to clients. Generate and submit monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports to management and funders. Monitor program outcomes and prepare reports to meet grant and agency requirements. Recommend strategies to ensure program goals and performance outcomes are achieved. Conduct staff training on homeless service models, including Housing First, Harm Reduction, HUD Section 811, and Supportive Services. Prepare and execute Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts with landlords/owners. Review and process landlord-initiated rent increases or decreases. Educate landlords and property owners on program requirements, Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and applicable River Edge, local, state, and federal policies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in psychology (Required) Minimum of two (2) years of experience in housing management and housing policy (Required) Experience working with one or more of the following programs: HUD, ESG, CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, or PSH Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed budgetary and statistical reports Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts Short and long-term disability coverage 11 Paid holidays Voluntary Life Insurance If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
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