Senior Clinician, Santa Monica (Partial-Remote)

Senior Clinician, Santa Monica (Partial-Remote)

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Req #366

Thursday, June 22, 2023

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.

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.

The People Concern

Senior Clinician - FSP (Full Service Partnership)

Position : Senior Clinician, FSP West

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8am-4 : 30pm

Reports to : Program Manager

Supervises : N / A

Program : Mental Health

Department : FSP

Location : Westside Mental Health Office

Agency Mission

The 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 Services

The 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.

SUMMARY

The FSP 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals
• 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
• Encourage and promote an environment that is strength based to assist clients in meeting their individual goals
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active BBS Licensure - LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PsyD.
• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• LPS designated or will become LPS Designated in order to initiate 5150 involuntary psychiatric holds.
• Willingness to participate in supervision of program interns
• At least two years' experience working with clients with mental illness, chronic health issues, and substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical case management
• Knowledge of community resources
• Able to work in a high-tolerance, harm reduction model with individuals who have multiple barriers
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Computer 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 certification
• Experience working with homeless individuals who are living with mental illness, substance addiction physical health issues, and forensic population preferred
• Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of field and office environment
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and 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

• Crisis Management as LPS-Designated staff and will assist program with 5150 involuntary psychiatric holds of FSP Clients.
• Participates in the supervision of program interns as assigned.
• 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 Employer

The 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.

Benefits& Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b)& Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-TermDisability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates
• Corporate Discounts

Other details

Job Family

Clinician Licensed

Pay Type

Hourly

Min Hiring Rate

$62,400.00

Max Hiring Rate

$62,400.00

• Travel Required
• Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

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