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The People Concern

Mental Health Team Lead (Outreach-Weekend)

The People Concern, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Mental Health Team Lead (Outreach-Weekend)

Location:

Olympic Office - SPA 4 Hub, 1625 W Olympic Blvd Ste #603 LA CA 90015Schedule:

8:00am-4:30pm Fri-TuesStatus:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly), Non-ManagementBenefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.Summary

With the support of and in partnership with the E6 team, the Mental Health Team Lead performs a variety of tasks to assist the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals. The Mental Health Team Lead will focus specifically in the metro Los Angeles area (Service Area 4), engaging homeless individuals and providing linkages to housing and supportive services. The goal of E6 is to create a countywide network of multidisciplinary, integrated street-based teams to identify, engage, and connect, or re-connect homeless individuals to interim and/or permanent housing and supportive services.Responsibilities

Lead an interdisciplinary team to engage and provide services to homeless individuals.Interface with partners, including community health providers, the business community, and social service/housing providers to reduce the number of homeless people living on the streets.Work in collaboration with other team members to remove barriers to permanent housing; e.g., acquisition of identification, legal aid, benefits assistance, life skills acquisition.Serve as the team's mental health consultant and mental health care provider.Facilitate daily team meetings.Work collaboratively as a team to identify appropriate services taking into account each individual's physical and cognitive needs.Work collaboratively with public, private, and nonprofit sector groups to provide services; e.g., mobile info stations, public kiosks, hygiene centers, a welcome center, sobering center, etc.Appropriately chart client contacts and documentation in compliance with agency and Dept of Health Services standards.Qualifications

Ph.D., Psy.D., Master of Social Work (MSW), or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT); clinical hours available for this position for unlicensed candidates.A clinician who is registered and in good standing with Board of Behavioral Sciences.Strong clinical skills and experience.Highly detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications.Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.Passion for working with the population served.Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification.Preferred applicants will have experience working with:

those living with co-occurring disorders and experiencing homelessness.individuals with serious mental illness and substance addiction.a social service agency that provides outreach and engagement services.

Expected Behaviors of All Staff

Act as a role model.Demonstrate a sense of responsibility.Continuously learn and improve.Acknowledge your own areas of improvement.Provide honest, specific, and direct feedback.Create an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected.Collaborate.Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on 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 Concern

The 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.Benefits & Perks

Medical 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 DiscountsOther Details

Job Family:

Clinician LicensedPay Type:

HourlyMin Hiring Rate:

$60,000.00Max Hiring Rate:

$60,000.00Travel Required:

YesRequired Education:

Master's DegreeJob Start Date:

Monday, June 17, 2024

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