Mental Health Therapist - Los Angeles, United States - Harvest Home
Description
Organization Summary:
Harvest Home is Christian non-profit organization providing shelter and support to pregnant women experiencing homelessness and their babies. Our comprehensive program transforms the lives of homeless pregnant women and their children by providing housing, support, and programs that equip women to become great mothers.
Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing quality mental health services and support to up to 10 pregnant and postpartum residents across both of Harvest Home's residential homes as a part of our Emotional Well-Being programming.
Schedule:
40 hrs/week; schedule may vary from week to week depending on case load and resident availability.
Responsibilities:
Therapeutic Responsibilities
Build, establish, and maintain professional rapport with residents
Conduct individual therapy sessions weekly (one-hour sessions)
Facilitate group therapy weekly
Conduct therapeutic assessments
Conduct crisis intervention as needed to address crisis and trauma
Participate and contribute to case conference and debrief meetings weekly
Work closely with the residential program team to manage program goals and objectives
Attend clinical supervision
Residential Programming
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary service team to maintain an engaged, safe, and thriving residential community
Promote personal growth, independence, responsibility, and accountability among the residents
Collaborate with the Program Leadership, Care Coordination team, Clinical Supervisor, and other staff therapists on the provision of therapeutic services at Harvest Home
Build rapport and respect with residents as foundation for professional relationships.
Partner with residents providing support, guidance, encouragement and accountability as they work to achieve personal and program goals
Utilize a variety of approaches as appropriate for care, guidance, intervention, and/or service delivery such as Resident-Centered, Strengths-Based, Seeking Safety, TF-CBT, CBT, SFBT, MI.
Clinical work is contextualized in a trauma-informed, anti-racist lens
Theoretical orientations include Attachment, Relational Cultural, Solution-Focused, MI, CBT, as well as Life Course Health Development
Model Harvest Home's cultural values in communication, behavior, and professionalism
Staff Duties
Attend staff meetings, training, and events
Availability to occasionally work nights and/or weekends as needed for crisis, emergency, and/or events
Other duties as assigned
Qualities and Skills
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary service team
Skilled in Trauma-Informed Care, Resident-Centered, Solution-Focused, and an empowering strengths-based approach
High level of self-accountability and ethical standards
Resourceful, motivated self-starter with the ability to manage time well
Excellent critical thinking skills and crisis intervention skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment
Strong relational and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly
Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
Ability to set, model, and uphold appropriate personal and professional boundaries and relationships
Education and Experience
MSW/LCSW, AMFT/MFT, or equivalent
Experience working with diverse, high-risk populations
Strong understanding of and experience with the complexity of poverty and women's homelessness, mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse.
Other Requirements
Insured and reliable personal transportation, valid CA driver's license, and clear driving record
Smart phone that is compatible with work-related apps
Comprehensive employment and criminal background check
Compliance with COVID-19 safety requirements
Job frequently requires sitting for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.