Mental Health Specialist - Inglewood, United States - U.S. VETS

U.S. VETS

Verified Company

Inglewood, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Mental Health Specialist - Inglewood

Level:
Experienced

Job Location:
USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range:
$ $26.66 Hourly

Travel Percentage:

Job Shift:
Day

Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you

Come & join our winning team

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ENTIRETY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION/LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

Mental Health Specialist

The Mental Health Specialist implements mental health and substance abuse services to a caseload of 19 veterans currently experiencing homelessness.

The Mental Health Specialist provides short-term individual counseling, group counseling, case management, intake and assessment, advocacy and referrals.

FLSA Classification:
Non Exempt

Responsibilities

Provide clinical case management and shortterm individual therapy utilizing a harm reduction approach
Provide substance abuse counseling services for veterans who request them
Provide crisis counseling and risk assessment
Assist veteran residents to meet program goals regarding Housing Retention, Increased Skills or Income, connection with Mainstream Resources, Payment of Rent, and Money Management
Facilitate connection to recreational activities
Conduct groups weekly
Provide communitybased support, including transporting veterans in a company van, when appropriate
Meet all contractual and programmatic goals and outcomes
Collaborate and coordinate treatment with various VA providers
Complete all required program documentation, including intakes, progress notes, group notes, psychosocial assessment, monthly treatment plans, data for inhouse reports, correspondence, etc. within the assigned timeframe
Assist with residential programrelated responsibilities, such a as meal preparation, conducting wellness checks, answering the door and phones, and medication reminders
Conduct a monthly community meeting in conjunction with the Property Manager
Attend required meetings and training
Maintain after hours availability for veteran emergencies
Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelors degree required, Masters in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university preferred, or a Masters Degree that meets the education requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license issues by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners Clinical License preferred but not required.
Two (2) years of experience providing direct mental health services to persons experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health diagnosis.
Experience providing services within a harm reduction and motivational interviewing framework to persons actively using substances.
Working understanding of the needs of persons experiencing homeless ness with an emphasis on mental health, especially trauma and readjustment issues
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Experience providing individual and group psychotherapy to persons with mental health, concurrent substance abuse and medical conditions.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and quality assurance.
Good listening skills
Ability to be a team player and be a role model for clients and staff.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and sitting for long periods of time.
Must be able to perform all functions of the position within what would be considered reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable working with an atrisk client population, including embracing the agencys Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
Valid California Drivers license, clean driving record
Ability to pass Food Handlers Course upon hire

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