Role: Clinician, FSPReports to: Program ManagerProgram: 1303-FSPDepartment: WellnessLocation: Westside Mental Health Office- 1749 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pmStatus: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-ManagementBenefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.Openings: 1
Summary:Full Service Partnership is a specialized mental health program that provides wraparound and individualized field-based services to individuals with complex needs, including serious mental illness, chronic health issues, substance use disorders and homelessness.As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy and provide clinical interventions and clinical case management to help FSP clients achieve their goals and maintain health and wellness in the community. The Clinician is responsible to engage members and coordinate mental health and recovery services that will support housing stability and community integration. The Clinician is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and case management services, while fostering collaboration among the team and across departments and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members, including crisis interventions and risk assessmentDevelop effective, trusting relationships with clients experiencing mental illness and other co-occurring issues such as substance use disorders, physical illness, homelessness and forensic involvementCollaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goalsProvide linkage to housing through therapeutic and case management services such as obtaining/maintaining benefits and supporting with all steps in the housing processCollaborate and coordinate care with internal and external providers in support of clients' treatment goals including but not limited to referring parties, housing, interim housing, medical and other providersPerform initial comprehensive intake assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses barriers and challenges, and supports members in obtaining/maintaining permanent housing, and improving physical and mental healthEncourage and promote an environment that is reflective of The People Concern's model which emphasizes harm-reduction, trauma-informed care and housing-first principlesWork collaboratively with other members of the FSP team, including active participation in team meetings, supervisions (administrative, clinical & group), and trainingsComplete all documentation and assessments, and maintain productivity expectations for billable time, according to standards and as they are required by our funder (the Department of Mental Health)
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Counselling, 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 vehicleAble to transport members in your personal vehicleKnowledge of trauma informed care, housing first and harm reduction methodologiesDetail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
BBS LicensureBilingual
Work Environment:
Combination of field and office environmentRegularly required to sit, stand, bend; 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
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