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Mental Health Therapist - ODR Project Based
Stjosephctr, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Mental Health Therapist - Office of Diversion and Re-entry (Project Based)
Full-timeDepartment: Office of Diversion and Re-entryBackgroundSince 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice and throughout Los Angeles County. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through 20+ programs in four pillars of service: Outreach and Engagement, Housing Services, Mental Health, and Education and Vocational Training. St. Joseph Center serves more than 10,000 people each year.Brief Description of Principal ActivitiesMultifaceted intervention, prevention, mental health, and housing assistance is offered through street outreach and 9 service sites throughout Los Angeles County. St. Joseph Center also provides on-site services at five permanent supportive housing developments, and will provide services at an additional six more sites in the coming year. St. Joseph Center’s total holistic approach to services provide our clients with the help they need to regain their stability.The Mental Health Specialist works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.ODR ICMS supports incarcerated individuals that have been identified by the Office of Diversion and Reentry and the LA County Courts as eligible to participate in the program. ODR ICMS engages with individuals while they are incarcerated, coordinates their releases, and provides intensive case management services to assist with stabilizing their medical and mental health concerns while working towards permanent supportive housing. ODR ICMS works closely with probation, courts, and other service providers in order to provide comprehensive care.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Mental Health Specialist’s key areas of responsibility include:Utilize a harm reduction and housing first model when working with clients to have a “No wrong door” approach to services.Provide mental health services to individuals.Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other service providers.Provide mental health assessment and interventions to the severe and persistently mentally ill.Implement client treatment plans, emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing mental health/substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, medication management, and any other risk factors that could impede permanent housing and provide ongoing assessment of client progress in attaining goals.Build trust and rapport with individuals. Assess individuals and complete assessments, re-assessments, and client treatment plan that are required by the agency and funders.Utilize a harm reduction model when working with clients with chemical dependency or abuse issues.Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services internally or externally.Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs.Provide skill building, rehabilitation and therapy services to individuals and groups.Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data within agency and funder compliance.Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e. California Driver’s License, Social Security Card).Provide bus tokens, bus passes, taxi vouchers, and/or direct transportation as needed.Participate in case conferencing meetings and other community meetings.Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers or programs.Participate in one-on-one or group clinical supervision as needed.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.Must have the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast paced environment.Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources.Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First.A bilingual background is a plus.Experience:Experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations preferred.Demonstrate experience with completing mental health assessments and client treatment plans using diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5.Education:Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field.Direct Reports:This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.Computer Skills:Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:BBS licensure or current registration is required.Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.Valid automobile liability insurance.Travel Requirements:Travel to meet with clients as needed.Travel to meetings at multiple St. Joseph Center sites and at community partner locations as needed.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.Status: Full-Time/ExemptEmployment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume.
St. Joseph Center (SJC) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under federal law.
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Full-timeDepartment: Office of Diversion and Re-entryBackgroundSince 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice and throughout Los Angeles County. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through 20+ programs in four pillars of service: Outreach and Engagement, Housing Services, Mental Health, and Education and Vocational Training. St. Joseph Center serves more than 10,000 people each year.Brief Description of Principal ActivitiesMultifaceted intervention, prevention, mental health, and housing assistance is offered through street outreach and 9 service sites throughout Los Angeles County. St. Joseph Center also provides on-site services at five permanent supportive housing developments, and will provide services at an additional six more sites in the coming year. St. Joseph Center’s total holistic approach to services provide our clients with the help they need to regain their stability.The Mental Health Specialist works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.ODR ICMS supports incarcerated individuals that have been identified by the Office of Diversion and Reentry and the LA County Courts as eligible to participate in the program. ODR ICMS engages with individuals while they are incarcerated, coordinates their releases, and provides intensive case management services to assist with stabilizing their medical and mental health concerns while working towards permanent supportive housing. ODR ICMS works closely with probation, courts, and other service providers in order to provide comprehensive care.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Mental Health Specialist’s key areas of responsibility include:Utilize a harm reduction and housing first model when working with clients to have a “No wrong door” approach to services.Provide mental health services to individuals.Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other service providers.Provide mental health assessment and interventions to the severe and persistently mentally ill.Implement client treatment plans, emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing mental health/substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, medication management, and any other risk factors that could impede permanent housing and provide ongoing assessment of client progress in attaining goals.Build trust and rapport with individuals. Assess individuals and complete assessments, re-assessments, and client treatment plan that are required by the agency and funders.Utilize a harm reduction model when working with clients with chemical dependency or abuse issues.Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services internally or externally.Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs.Provide skill building, rehabilitation and therapy services to individuals and groups.Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data within agency and funder compliance.Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e. California Driver’s License, Social Security Card).Provide bus tokens, bus passes, taxi vouchers, and/or direct transportation as needed.Participate in case conferencing meetings and other community meetings.Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers or programs.Participate in one-on-one or group clinical supervision as needed.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.Must have the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast paced environment.Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources.Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First.A bilingual background is a plus.Experience:Experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations preferred.Demonstrate experience with completing mental health assessments and client treatment plans using diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5.Education:Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field.Direct Reports:This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.Computer Skills:Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:BBS licensure or current registration is required.Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.Valid automobile liability insurance.Travel Requirements:Travel to meet with clients as needed.Travel to meetings at multiple St. Joseph Center sites and at community partner locations as needed.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.Status: Full-Time/ExemptEmployment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume.
St. Joseph Center (SJC) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under federal law.
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