The People Concern
Senior Clinician, Downtown LA (Partial-Remote)
The People Concern, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Clinician, Downtown LA (Partial-Remote)
Los Angeles, CA, USAReq #150
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Agency MissionThe People Concern is a community-supported organization in which staff, volunteers, and clients work together with mutual respect to address the effects of poverty, abuse, neglect and discrimination. The agency's programs are designed to empower people to access the resources they need to ensure their survival, end their victimization, and improve their quality of life. The People Concern provides a common ground for our diverse community to effect public policy and advocate for responsive human services.Agency Programs and ServicesThe People Concern is the largest provider of housing and social services on the Westside of Los Angeles County. The People Concern provides comprehensive, integrated services to those most in need of help. The People Concern clients include people dealing with mental illness, physical illness or disabilities; women and children experiencing domestic violence; and Veterans. The People Concern tailors 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.SUMMARYThe FSP Clinician is responsible for engaging members and coordinating 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members.Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients experiencing tri morbid disorders, as well as the forensic population, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental healthCollaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goalsProvide linkage to stable housing, and other supportive services as needed to assist clients in obtaining housing stability, in addition to client advocacy, case management, and benefit establishmentConduct screening interviews, complete housing documentation, and coordinate clients' move-in with the housing authority, property managersPerform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses their barriers, increases their income, and assists them in maintaining permanent housingEncourage and promote an environment that is strength-based to assist clients in meeting their individual goalsIdentify 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 opportunitiesWork cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the FSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainingsDevelop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents
QUALIFICATIONSActive BBS Licensure - LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PsyD.Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral SciencesLPS designated or will become LPS Designated in order to initiate 5150 involuntary psychiatric holds.Willingness to participate in the supervision of program internsAt least two years experience working with clients with mental illness, chronic health issues, and substance use disorders.Demonstrated knowledge of clinical case managementKnowledge of community resourcesAble to work in a high-tolerance, harm-reduction model with individuals who have multiple barriersStrong interpersonal and team-building skillsComputer literate; able to effectively use computerized database for client file management, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs.Current, valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certificationExperience working with homeless individuals who are living with mental illness, substance addiction physical health issues, and forensic population preferredMinimum 30 WPM typing speed preferredBilingual Spanish preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENTCombination of field and office environmentRegularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.On occasion walk or drive to different local sitesWill necessitate working in busy and loud environmentsWill be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odorMay need to bend, stoop, twist , and sit throughout the day
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
Act as a role modelDemonstrate a sense of responsibilityContinuously learn and improveAcknowledge your own areas of improvementHear and provide honest, specific and direct feedbackCreate an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respectedCollaborate
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.About the People ConcernThe People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.Benefits & PerksMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceRetirement Planning (403b) & MatchingPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation DaysPaid Sick DaysEmployee Assistance Plans (EAP)TELUS HealthFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Voluntary Short- and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Pet InsuranceDiscounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & MoreThe People Concern University & CertificatesCorporate Discounts
Other details
Job FamilyClinician Licensed
Pay TypeHourly
Min Hiring Rate$30.00
Max Hiring Rate$32.00
Travel RequiredYes
Required EducationMaster's Degree
Job Start DateMonday, December 2, 2024
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Los Angeles, CA, USAReq #150
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Agency MissionThe People Concern is a community-supported organization in which staff, volunteers, and clients work together with mutual respect to address the effects of poverty, abuse, neglect and discrimination. The agency's programs are designed to empower people to access the resources they need to ensure their survival, end their victimization, and improve their quality of life. The People Concern provides a common ground for our diverse community to effect public policy and advocate for responsive human services.Agency Programs and ServicesThe People Concern is the largest provider of housing and social services on the Westside of Los Angeles County. The People Concern provides comprehensive, integrated services to those most in need of help. The People Concern clients include people dealing with mental illness, physical illness or disabilities; women and children experiencing domestic violence; and Veterans. The People Concern tailors 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.SUMMARYThe FSP Clinician is responsible for engaging members and coordinating 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members.Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients experiencing tri morbid disorders, as well as the forensic population, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental healthCollaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goalsProvide linkage to stable housing, and other supportive services as needed to assist clients in obtaining housing stability, in addition to client advocacy, case management, and benefit establishmentConduct screening interviews, complete housing documentation, and coordinate clients' move-in with the housing authority, property managersPerform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses their barriers, increases their income, and assists them in maintaining permanent housingEncourage and promote an environment that is strength-based to assist clients in meeting their individual goalsIdentify 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 opportunitiesWork cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the FSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainingsDevelop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents
QUALIFICATIONSActive BBS Licensure - LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PsyD.Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral SciencesLPS designated or will become LPS Designated in order to initiate 5150 involuntary psychiatric holds.Willingness to participate in the supervision of program internsAt least two years experience working with clients with mental illness, chronic health issues, and substance use disorders.Demonstrated knowledge of clinical case managementKnowledge of community resourcesAble to work in a high-tolerance, harm-reduction model with individuals who have multiple barriersStrong interpersonal and team-building skillsComputer literate; able to effectively use computerized database for client file management, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs.Current, valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certificationExperience working with homeless individuals who are living with mental illness, substance addiction physical health issues, and forensic population preferredMinimum 30 WPM typing speed preferredBilingual Spanish preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENTCombination of field and office environmentRegularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.On occasion walk or drive to different local sitesWill necessitate working in busy and loud environmentsWill be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odorMay need to bend, stoop, twist , and sit throughout the day
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
Act as a role modelDemonstrate a sense of responsibilityContinuously learn and improveAcknowledge your own areas of improvementHear and provide honest, specific and direct feedbackCreate an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respectedCollaborate
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.About the People ConcernThe People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.Benefits & PerksMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceRetirement Planning (403b) & MatchingPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation DaysPaid Sick DaysEmployee Assistance Plans (EAP)TELUS HealthFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Voluntary Short- and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Pet InsuranceDiscounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & MoreThe People Concern University & CertificatesCorporate Discounts
Other details
Job FamilyClinician Licensed
Pay TypeHourly
Min Hiring Rate$30.00
Max Hiring Rate$32.00
Travel RequiredYes
Required EducationMaster's Degree
Job Start DateMonday, December 2, 2024
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