Clinician, Downtown LA (649 Lofts)

Role:

ClinicianReports to:

Program ManagerLocation:

649 Lofts: 649 S. Wall St Los Angeles, CA 90014Setting:

Field Based 70%, Hybrid/Office 30%Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pmStatus:

Full-Time/ Non-Management, Non-Exempt (Hourly)Benefits:

All offered benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.SummaryThe Housing Supportive Services Program (HSSP) is a specialized program that provides comprehensive and intensive field-based community mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who are formerly homeless and have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy with adult members that have severe and persistent mental illness in the office, in member's homes, or the field. The Clinician's primary responsibilities are to engage members and to coordinate mental health and recovery services that will ensure housing stability and community integration.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members.Conduct individual, family and group psychotherapy.Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals.Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation and modification for future program improvements and growth.Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflective of The People Concern's model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho-social rehabilitation.Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the HSSP 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.Qualifications:Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited university.Valid registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.Current, valid California Driver's with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle.Able to transport members in your vehicle.Outstanding clinical and strong team-building skills.Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills.Work Environment:Combination of field and office environment.Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.Responsibilities Common to All Agency Employees:Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times.Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues.Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines.Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.Work with minimum supervision.Perform other duties as assigned.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment.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.Benefits & PerksMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceRetirement Planning (403b)Paid 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

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