Mental Health Clinician - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Jobot

Description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Marasco

We are a harm reduction minded behavioral health organization with the aim of improving the housing and living conditions for all members of our community in particular the homeless, in need, and at risk.

We are among the largest social services agencies in LA County, our mission is to end homelessness and to provide other affiliated services to those in need ranging from outreach, housing, substance abuse, wellness, healthcare, and others.

Our clients include people dealing with mental illness, physical illness or disabilities; women and children experiencing domestic violence; and Veterans.

We tailor services to the needs of each person to help them rebuild their lives.

Key services include housing, mental health care, medical care, domestic violence services, substance abuse treatment, income assistance and life skills programs all aimed at improving the self-sufficiency of the individuals and families served.

Are you a therapist, clinician, or licensed Program Manager who is registered through the Board of Behavioral Services and who wants to join our mission to help those in need in Los Angeles? Local Los Angeles Community Impact
Help to put roofs over the heads of those in need

Position Overview:

The Clinician is responsible to engage members and to coordinate mental and recovery services that will ensure housing stability and community integration.

The FSP Clinician is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and case management services. This role involves both office and field work.
Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members.
Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients experiencing trimorbid disorders, as well as the forensic population, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health
Provide linkage to stable housing, and other supportive services as needed to assist clients to obtain housing stability, in addition to client advocacy, case management, and benefit establishment
Conduct screening interviews, complete housing documentation, and coordinate clients' move-in with the housing authority, property managers
Perform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses their barriers, increases their income, and assists them in maintaining permanent housing
Identify appropriate permanent housing options for clients, such as, subsidized housing Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, VASH, permanent supportive housing, affordable and market rate housing, and other housing opportunities
Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the FSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainings
Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents
Comfortable with office + field work
2 Years Experience working with clients with mental illness, chronic health issues, and/or substance abuse
Bilingual Spanish + English
Previous client field work with homeless or at risk populations