- Summary
- Essential Functions
- Conduct clinical assessment with children, adults, and families, within the family interim housing programs, to obtain information to complete a comprehensive, biological/psychological/social assessment which includes functional impairments.
- Have a working knowledge of how to present within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) due to collaboration involved with outside entities.
- Provide appropriate translation and case sensitive services.
- Work collaboratively with the Interim Housing program staff to support participants with mental health barriers to housing.
- Will establish a client coordinated treatment plan that correlates with the clinical assessment and identifies the present disturbances related to trauma, to assist the consumer to resolve or cope with the mental, emotional, medical and/or substance related problem
- Will determine and assist with case management and rehabilitation services needed to connect with other mental health services.
- Will coordinate all services to be performed, both therapeutic and rehabilitation, for consumers within the program.
- Will provide effective service delivery to clients by providing individual counseling, group counseling, and co-occurring counseling (all services utilizing a Trauma Focused approach).
- Must be able to work with homeless consumers, adults with co-occurring substance abuse issues, and mental/physical/developmental disabilities.
- Will be able to document effectively in accordance with established standards of care daily.
- Will participate in meetings in which case presentations are required to educate, present and/or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues.
- Will attend other meetings, training sessions, seminars, as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position.
- Will coordinate program activities to meet contractual agreements, laws, regulations, and funding directly with the program manager.
- Will participate in weekly supervision (individual and group).
- Will assume other tasks as assigned and required by the Program Manager
- Will be required to conduct interventions in the field.
- Participate in all mandatory programs, division meetings and trainings (which includes offsite meetings and trainings), as assigned by his/her program manager and/or Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services/Division Director.
- Have the ability to respond to crisis situations, as necessary.
- Will assist interim housing program managers with client and staff support following any critical incidents.
- Must maintain appropriate boundaries; and adhere to SSG's Code of Ethics and HOPICS' Core Values
- Must represent the agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events
- Must maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purpose
- Must maintain regular attendance and other duties as needed.
- Upon resignation, the Mental Health Therapist will ensure that all clients records/documentation are submitted or arrange with the Program Manager to send them in.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required
- Secondary Functions
- Overtime, holiday, or weekend work may be required.
- Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Master's Degree in the field of Social Work or a related field with two years of related experience.
- Ability to work with clients from diverse, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Experience working with homeless families and children.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral with collaborative entities
- Neat and professional appearance; attention to details and punctuality required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet.
- Experience with working with homeless persons with co-occurring issues Mental/Health/Disability/Substances)
- Be able to report (verbal/written) in accordance with the law all legal issues that surface (Tarasoff, child abuse, dependent adult abuse, suicidal/homicidal and/or a person of grave disability.
- Professional experience working within a multi-integrated team.
- Be able to coordinate the submission of client documentation if unable to work; if in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol free is required.
- Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
- Maintain access to reliable transportation that is supported with active auto insurance and California Driver's License.
- Be able to work with co-occurring population that presents with any stand alone or combination of mental illness, health conditions, and substance related concerns.
- Knowledge of the medical model and evidenced based practices.
- CPR, Finger Printing and First Aid Certification within the first thirty-days (60) of employment (along with HIV/AIDS training) in the first 3 months of employment.
- Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background clearance required. TB test required.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
- May be exposed to aggressive/hostile clients.
- Dealing with trauma may trigger personal trauma.
- May be exposed to pets.
- Must work in conjunction with other collaborative staff members.
- Communicate with many sources including courts, Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies, Department of Children and Family Services Agency and other community service agencies.
- Local automobile travel may be required.
- There is some responsibility to work in a noisy environment where adults are allowed to talk loudly and expressive.
- Must be able to effectively and produce quality work under pressure.
- This position is exposed to multiple tasks and must work with many different departments and directors (DIC/HWCP/HCOTP/BHS/CASC).
- While driving for training or performing other duties there might be exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time, noise, moving vehicles, high crime rate areas, odors, fumes, pollen etc.
- Physical Requirements
- Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting (15lbs), and some reaching, bending, stooping, walking, squatting, listening, and typing.
- A great portion of the day requires sitting, standing, carrying equipment/charts/documents, walking, reading, writing, and communicating or a combination of the above.
- Mental Requirements
- The Mental Health Therapist should be able to perform effectively under any and all of the following: Unpredictable Situations, Crisis, Constant distractions, Interruptions, Uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedule.
- Be able to process information, think and conceptualize. Must be able to deal with possible transference and counter transference.
- Equipment Used
- Computer, photocopier, fax machine, phone, and possible use of program vehicle.
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Job DescriptionsPECIAL sERVICE FOR gROUPS, INCJob AnnouncementTitle: Mental Health Therapist Division: HOPICS – Family Interim HousingFLSA: Non-Exempt (40 Hours) Supervisor: Program ManagerPay Range or Rate: $34.00-$36.00 per hour Revised: 2/14/2024Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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